Assistant Professor x2

Position: Assistant Professor x2 (104176-1125)

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The Role

This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s most prominent and most research-active Departments of Statistics at the Assistant Professor level. The Department’s research spans a broad range of areas in applied, computational, methodological and theoretical statistics, data science, theoretical and applied probability, mathematical finance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its teaching programmes attract exceptional students at all levels. The department comprises around 800 undergraduate students in MORSE, Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science and 150 postgraduate students on the MSc Statistics, MSc Mathematical Finance and PhD degree streams.

Major strategic initiatives include the research centre CRiSM, the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit (AS&RU) and the national Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS). The department also works closely with the Mathematics Institute, Computer Science, Economics, the Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute.

The newly established Warwick Centre for the Applications of the Mathematical and Computing Sciences (CAMaCS) is a joint initiative with Mathematics and Computer Science designed to link Warwick’s world-leading research with external partners and bring societal benefits.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Martyn Plummer (Head of Department) at

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You

We are looking for a researcher with a strong track record and outstanding promise in one or more areas of Statistical Methodology and Theory, Computational Statistics and Machine Learning. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver excellent teaching and student project supervision in Statistics, Data Science and related areas. Other positive indicators include enthusiasm for engagement with other disciplines, within and outside the Department.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The Department of Statistics is committed to promoting equality and diversity, holding an Athena SWAN Silver award which demonstrates this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break.

Further information about working at the University of Warwick, including childcare provision, career development and relocation, is available at

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106
th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
.

Find out more at

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025;
Research Excellence Framework 2021.

How to Apply

CLOSING at 11:55pm (UK Time).

To apply , please click Apply below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

References

• Applicants should ask their referees to send letters of recommendation in advance of the closing date to

Interview Date

March 2026

Start Date

01 September 2026

Job Description

JD - Assistant Professor x2 (104176, 108368).pdf – 115KB Opens in a new window

Seniorilty Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-tim…