Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics or Actuarial Data Science

Contract: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended

Closing date: Sunday 4th May 2025

Detailed Description

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, is seeking to enhance and expand its strengths in research and teaching in statistics by appointing two Assistant Professors in Applied Statistics or Actuarial Data Science. These are both open-ended positions.

As a successful candidate, you will lead, carry out and publish internationally excellent research in your field. You will have a strong track record of research in applied statistics, actuarial or statistical data science which includes fields such as Bayesian statistics, statistical learning, actuarial statistics, computational statistics and statistical methodology.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, carry out and publish internationally excellent research in applied statistics, actuarial data science or statistical data science, or a related field;
• Apply for research funding through either the submission of high-quality grant proposals or funding from industry, with the goal of building a research group;
• Undertake knowledge exchange activities to promote and disseminate your research;
• Carry out such administrative and recruitment activities as may be required to achieve these aims;
• Develop and deliver innovative teaching in statistics, actuarial science and related fields at undergraduate and postgraduate level;
• Be responsible to the Head of Department for performing the activities listed above in a way that will maintain and enhance the School’s reputation for excellence.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in statistics or statistical data science or actuarial science, or a related field.
• Track-record of internationally-leading research in the areas of applied statistics or actuarial data science with internationally excellent publications.
• Demonstrable teaching experience related to courses in the Department, as well as skills to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Potential, ambition and plans to obtain research funding.
• Ability to supervise successfully PhD students.

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Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers disc.hw.ac.uk.

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