The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its teaching and research strengths in statistics by appointing a new Lecturer, initially on a 4-year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching.  We welcome applications from across the broad spectrum of statistics, and particularly from candidates whose research could link with existing statistical strengths in St Andrews, including ecological and environmental statistics, medical statistics, statistical ‘omics’, and experimental design.  

Candidates should hold a PhD in statistics or a closely related discipline.  Excellent teaching skills are essential; experience in statistics module development will be an advantage, as will demonstrable ability to work in a team.

This research and teaching position is intended partly to cover a 4-year teaching replacement, which may itself be renewed, and so there is the possibility of a longer-term position with the School.   

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk), co-Head of the Statistics Division, Professor Len Thomas (len.thomas@st-andrews.ac.uk), or the Deputy Head of School, Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith (aws37@st-andrews.ac.uk).  

We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies.  We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for staff.   

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented in Academic posts at the University.  

The University of St Andrews is committed to equality for all, demonstrated though our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter and Stonewall).  More details can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.  

Closing Date: 18 October 2021                                         Interview Date: 9 November 2021   

Please quote ref: AC5747RXNB         

Further Particulars: AC5747RXNB FPs.doc        

School of Mathematics & Statistics 
Salary: £42,149 - £51,799 per annum
Start Date: 5 January 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 4 years