Imperial College London seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics

Imperial College London seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics

Imperial College London invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Statistics starting in October 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.

Role: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer
Salary: from 60,762 (lecturer) from  £66,130 (senior lecturer)  
Tenure: Full-time, permanent (PT may be considered for exceptional candidates).
Location: South Kensington Campus
Closing Date: 17 June 22 Midnight GMT

About the Role
The Statistics section within the Mathematics Department at Imperial College is responsible for a variety of courses for undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate ancillary courses for other departments in the college.  The section has a lively research culture, with both theoretical and applied interests and conducts internationally excellent research across a broad range of areas of applied probability and statistics. Applicants with strong track records of excellence in research and teaching are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will work in the field of statistical science or applied probability, broadly interpreted and will undertake a self-directed program of internationally excellent research and scholarship. We expect the new hire to be able to teach at the undergraduate and masters (in person and online) level, and to supervise high-quality PhD students, in addition to managing staff such as Research Associates. Successful candidates will promote the reputation of the Statistics Section through scientific meetings, scholarship, and other outwardly-facing activities.
Selection Criteria
1) Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Statistical Science or a closely related mathematical discipline; 2) Research interests in some field of statistical science or applied probability; 3) Proven ability to conduct a personal research programme at the highest level and to attract competitive research funding; 4) Ablility to demonstrate strong leadership potential; 5) Experience of collaborative research (desirable); 6) Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and an interest in online education; 7) Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, particularly with researchers in non-mathematical disciplines.
How To Apply
Further information about the Department, and further particulars of the post, can be found at the website . For informal discussions about this position, please contact Professor Guy Nason, Head of the Statistics Section, g.nason@imperial.ac.uk . For technical issues when applying online, please contact:  support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk .

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 We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.