We are looking for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to deliver high quality teaching and undertake original research of international excellence in Statistics or Applied Probability, complementing and enhancing the current activity of the Statistics and Applied Probability Section. The School of Mathematical Sciences was ranked in the top ten for both research power and grade point average in the Mathematical Sciences in REF 2014. The highly research active and growing Statistics and Probability Section comprises 15 permanent academic staff including the recent recruitment of 3 Professors in Statistics. The Section has research strengths in the broad areas of Bayesian statistics, computational statistics and machine learning, uncertainty quantification, applied probability, and stochastic processes with internationally leading research groups in epidemic modelling and shape and object data analysis. We welcome applications from excellent candidates in any area of Statistics or Applied Probability.
We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences.
You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how, through your experience, you will:
We are looking for a proactive, organised appointee who can evidence:
For appointments at the Associate Professor level, it is envisaged that, in addition to the above, you will have a substantial track record in the following areas:
This permanent full-time post (36.25 hours) is available from 01 September 2021. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.
For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Theodore Kypraios (Head of Statistics and Probability Section) email: theodore.kypraios@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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