Research Associate with Teaching Duties in Statistics

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

Applications are invited for a Research Associate with teaching duties within the Statistics section of the Department of Mathematics. The role will directly support and report to the Head of Department, Professor Axel Gandy. The post will be fixed term for 24 months and provides an excellent opportunity for research and teaching within the internationally renowned Department of Mathematics.

What you would be doing:

You will conduct original research within the Statistics Section in collaboration with the Head of Department. Additionally, you will be required to teach up to one 30-hour module per year on undergraduate and master level programmes. You will also carry out personal tutoring and project supervision work within the Department of Mathematics.

What we are looking for:

Some of the key essential experience, specific skills, and personal attributes that we are looking for:

• A PhD in Statistics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
• Extensive experience developing statistical method in collaborative scientific setting
• A good publication record
• Clear evidence of outstanding promise and originality in research
• Extensive experience developing statistical method in collaborative scientific setting
• Ability to contribute to the research profile of the Department.
• Ability to develop novel research outputs
• Ability to motivate mathematics students in the study of statistics.
• Ability to direct the work of a small research team and motivate others to produce a high standard of work

Full details of essential and desirable criteria are provided within the person specification of the full job description.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

What we can offer you:

• An excellent opportunity for research and teaching within the internationally renowned Department of Mathematics.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further Information

This is a full-time fixed term role for 2 years.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Axel Gandy math.hod@imperial.ac.uk

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