Chapman Fellow in Mathematics; Statistics Section

Chapman Fellow in Mathematics (Statistics Section)

Applications are invited for one or more Chapman Fellowships in Statistics within the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics, commencing September 2027. These will be fixed term for 3 years. We welcome applications across the breadth of Statistical Science. These posts provide an excellent opportunity for those seeking to pursue an academic career in Statistics.

You will produce independent and original research in Statistics within the Department of Mathematics, submit publications to leading refereed journals, and help with teaching and administration. You will be expected to undertake a self-directed program of research and scholarship, play a role in the national and international Statistics community, in addition to teaching students at undergraduate level. You will also take a role in MSc teaching and project supervision.

• A track record of research in Statistics (interpreted broadly) of the highest level.
• Drive to engage actively with Imperial’s thriving ecosystem of seminars, conferences and other events.
• Background and motivation for undergraduate teaching and also to teach on one of the leading MSc programmes in the field and to supervise MSc theses, in collaboration with external industrial partners, as appropriate.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Build your profile in the international research community by becoming an active part of one of the leading research groups in Statistics, pursuing research of the highest level across the whole breadth of the field.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Positions are available for a fixed duration of 3 years.

* Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £45,399 - £ £ 48,876 per annum.

Interview dates:
January
2027

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.

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