Assistant Professor x2

About The Role This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s most prominent and research‑active Departments of Statistics at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver excellent teaching and student project supervision in Statistics, Data Science and related areas, and will conduct research in applied, computational, methodological and theoretical statistics, data science, probability, mathematical finance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Flexible Working We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share). 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. 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, holding an Athena SWAN Silver award which demonstrates this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will give due consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns, and to those who have taken a career break. 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. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent. Find out more at warwick.ac.uk/about/. How to Apply To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline of Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). Your application must include a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include: Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).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 (PDF attached below). Applicants should ask their referees to send letters of recommendation to paula.matthews@warwick.ac.uk in advance of the closing date. Interview Date: March 2026Start 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 recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here. We are a Living Wage employer. Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply. Safeguarding & DBS Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. 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. Job Description PDF JD – Assistant Professor x2 (104176, 108368).pdf – 115KB (link below) Right to Work in the UK If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow the link for further information. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr