Lecturer or Associate Professor in Applied Statistics, Leeds, UK

We invite applications from outstanding individuals in the areas of Statistics, Applied Probability and Data Science/Analytics to join us in the Department of Statistics, University of Leeds, UK.

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our School of Mathematics. This unique role is part of a strategic investment by the University in the areas of statistics and data science. Further, specifically this post builds on the existing Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) at Leeds, led from the School of Earth and Environment, to provide new links between the Met Office and the School of Mathematics. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high impact real world scientific research that will enhance the Met Office’s capability, improve the quality of their products and predictions and improve advice to all Met Office customers. You will have an excellent research record with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary setting, an aspiration to obtain external research funding and a passion for delivering first-class inspirational teaching and supervision within a research-intensive university.

Full details can be found at: https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=EPSMA1061

The School of Mathematics supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme and offers a number of family-friendly employment practices that are designed to enable a good work-life balance. The Schools in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences are proud to have been awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award from the Equality Challenge Unit, the national body that promotes equality in the higher education sector and we encourage applicants of different genders and ethnicity.

We are happy to discuss the post informally. To explore the post further, or for any queries, please contact:

Robert Aykroyd, Head of Statistics, Department of Statistics
Email: R.G.Aykroyd@leeds.ac.uk

Kurt Langfeld, Head of School, School of Mathematics
Email: K.Langfeld@leeds.ac.uk

We are looking forward to receiving your application.