Lecturer in Statistics

Grade UE08: 50253 - 61759 per annum

CSE / School of Mathematics

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open ended (permanent)

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Statisticsin the School of Mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the worlds leading mathematical sciences departments and contribute to research and teaching.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in statistical computingand/or in the interaction between statistics and machine learning/artificial intelligence. The appointment comes at an especially exciting time for the school as we expand our activity in this area including the planned launch of a new MSc in Statistics with Artificial Intelligence. We are therefore keen to appoint a colleague who can help shape this growing area in both research and postgraduate teaching.

The successful candidate will develop an independent and internationally recognised research programme in statistics contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and support the schools growing activities in AI-related statistical methodology and teaching. They will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across statistics including course development dissertation and project supervision.

The post sits within the Schools Statistics Group part of the wider Data & Decisions Theme which is active in modern mathematical and computational research in statistics optimisation and operational research. The Group has expertise in areas including spatial and spatio-temporal statistics extremes high-dimensional data smooth regression modelling causal inference and the interface between statistics and machine learning/artificial intelligence. The School has strong interdisciplinary links across the University including with colleagues in Informatics Engineering Geosciences and the Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Statistics or a related discipline have a developing track record of internationally excellent research and demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We are looking for a colleague who will contribute fully to the academic life of the School and who shares our commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.

Further information about the School of Mathematics is available at.

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How to apply

Please ensure that your application includes an up-to-date CV research statement and teaching statement quoting Job Req 14373.

As part of your application we ask that you also provide us with contact details of two referees and your permission for us to contact them to request references. References will be collected in advance of the interview.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Nicole Augustin () or Professor Miguel Anjos ().

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.

• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 17^th July 2026.

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