Chair in Statitics in Imperial College

Department of Mathematics

South Kensington Campus in Imperial College

Chair in Statistics

Salary range:  from £68,970 p.a.  

 Applications are invited for a Chair in Statistics, with effect from 1 October 2013 or sooner. The post holder will work in the field of statistical science, broadly interpreted.

Made possible by further ambitious strategic investment by Imperial College London, the Statistics Section in the Department of Mathematics is seeking to expand. A primary purpose of this expansion is to further support the development and delivery of a full-time MSc in Statistics course, which commenced in October 2012.  Recent initiatives within the Statistics Section have included the recruitment of a specialist Lecturer in credit scoring, and the recruitment of a Lecturer, joint with Physics, in astrostatistics. Further information about the Statistics Section can be found at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/statistics

Candidates will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Statistics or a closely related discipline, and will have research interests in the field of statistical science,broadly interpreted. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an exceptionally strong research record of the highest international calibre, and will have a proven track record of securing research funding. They must also be able to demonstrate the ability to sustain a vigorous research programme.  Extensive experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level across a range of subjects in Statistics, and a substantial track record of successful postgraduate student supervision and postdoctoral mentoring, are essential. You will also have strong leadership qualities in areas which enhance and extend those of the Section.

For informal discussions about this position, please contact Professor Alastair Young, Head of the Statistics Section, (alastair.young@imperial.ac.uk).

Our preferred method of application is online via the Imperial College Website www.imperial.ac.uk/employment  Further particulars for the post are available on the website searching with the reference number NS2013033SC. 

Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online or have queries about the application process, please contact Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Coordinator, Human Resources Division, Level 3 Faculty Building, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ (m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk).

Closing date: 6 March 2013.

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