Research Assistant​/Fellow in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning

Research Assistant / Research Fellow – Computational Statistics and Machine Learning

Apply for a Research Assistant/Fellow position in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning at UCL, London, England (UK). This full‑time on‑site role offers significant career development opportunities.

Reference number: B04-07507
Department: Statistical Science, UCL BEAMS (B04) – Research and Research Support Department

Location: London
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed‑term, 8 months
Salary: £39,148 – £52,586 per annum (grade 6B to
7)

The post is an exciting opportunity for a researcher with a background in mathematics, statistics or machine learning who would like to develop the skill set further. The successful candidate will build hands‑on experience in developing novel computational tools to enable the use of large‑scale models, and will work on the dissemination of research. The postholder will be a member of the Fundamentals of Statistical Machine Learning research group, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (grant EP/Y022300/1).

The position is available from 1 January 2027; an earlier start date may be possible subject to approval from the funder.

• Strong academic background: MSc (grade 6B) or PhD (grade
  7) in statistics, mathematics, or machine learning.
• Proficient programming skills in Python or R.
• Solid understanding of computational methods for intractable expectations.
• Strong mathematical foundation.

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days).
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Immigration loan.
• Relocation scheme for certain posts.
• On‑site nursery.
• On‑site gym.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme:
  Staff Support Service.
• Discounted medical insurance (see ).

The department holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advancing the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. UCL welcomes applications from under‑represented groups and is an equal opportunity employer.