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About the Role
Assistant Professor level position in one of the world’s most prominent and research‑active Departments of Statistics.
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. It comprises around 800 undergraduate students on degree courses 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, a catalyst for research across the breadth of the Department, the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit (AS&RU), which promotes and coordinates external partnerships, and the national Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS).
Close relations exist with the co‑located Mathematics Institute and Department of Computer Science and with other departments such as Economics and the Warwick Business School, and the department is strongly engaged with the Alan Turing Institute in London.
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 benefits to society through impact.
Flexible Working
* Applications for part‑time or other flexible working (e.g. job share) will be considered, even though the advertised position is 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. 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 attached PDF. Other positive indicators include enthusiasm for engagement with other disciplines, within and outside the Department.
About the Department
The Department of Statistics is committed to promoting equality and diversity and holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns or those who have taken a career break.
Further information about working at the University of Warwick, including childcare provision, career development and relocation can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/workinghere/.
About the University
We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.
Job Description
The attached PDF (JD – Assistant Professor x2 (104176, 108368).pdf) contains the full job description and essential criteria.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants who do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa should follow the provided link for further information.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Higher Education
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, 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.
References: Applicants should ask their referees to send letters of recommendation in advance of the closing date to paula.matthews@warwick.ac.uk.
Interview date: March 2026
Start date: 01 September 2026
What We Offer
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. For more information, see the University’s career portal.
We are a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. Applications from underrepresented groups are actively encouraged.
We are also a founder institution of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
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