Assistant Professor in Data Science/Statistics at the University of Nottingham (Permanent)

**Assistant Professor in Data Science/Statistics**

School of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Nottingham

Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th October 2020

Job Type: Research & Teaching – permanent post available from 04 Jan 2021.

Salary: £36914 to £49553 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on
skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject
to performance.
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We are looking for an Assistant Professor to deliver outstanding
teaching and research in Data Science or Statistics. This post, jointly
funded for the first four years by Horizon (horizon.ac.uk) and the
School of Mathematical Sciences
(School of Mathematical Sciences – The University of Nottingham ), provides a pathway
to a permanent academic position for an early-career researcher. The
role-holder will initially focus on research within Horizon
(horizon.ac.uk), with minimal teaching, then transition by the fourth
year to working evenly between research within Horizon and teaching in
Mathematical Sciences. After four years, the role-holder will become a
permanent member of staff within the School of Mathematical Sciences,
complementing and enhancing activity in the Statistics and Probability
Section.

We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in computational
statistics, especially Bayesian methodology and applications, and
machine learning, though we welcome applications from any candidates who
can show how their expertise fits with the Horizon, the Statistics and
Probability Section, and/or other research groups within the School of
Mathematical Sciences. Importantly, candidates must be keen to bring
their skills and experience into the interdisciplinary team within
Horizon addressing the overall socio-technical challenges of the future
Digital Economy. Applicants should hold (or shortly expect to receive) a
PhD or equivalent in Statistics, Data Science or related area.

We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality
research and are seeking applications from excellent candidates who
enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to
creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in
Mathematical Sciences.

You will have a proven track record, or demonstrated potential, in
publishing research of international quality in Statistics, Data Science
or related area, and be able to evidence how you will:

– Develop research proposals to attract funding from Research Councils,
Industry, EU, and other sources

– Contribute to disseminating research outputs at national/international
conferences, workshops, and meetings

– Plan and deliver high quality teaching on Statistics modules

– Provide curriculum development within your own area of expertise and
collaborate with colleagues to design modules and/or programmes

– Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, interpersonal and
time management skills

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Theodore Kypraios (Head
of Statistics and Probability Section) by email at
theodore.kypraios@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent
directly to this email address will not be accepted.

More info (role profile, additional information, supporting information
fro EU/EEA/Overseas nationals etc) can be found here:

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