The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its teaching and research strengths in Mathematics and Statistics by appointing a new Lecturer. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching.  While applications are invited from individuals with an interest in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics, our preference is to broaden the School’s expertise in the field of Statistics. We would therefore particularly welcome applications 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 Mathematics, Statistics or a cognate discipline.  Excellent teaching skills and an enthusiasm for promoting knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.      

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) or the Deputy Head of School, Professor Ineke De Moortel (idm2@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, Minority or 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 February 2021   

Please quote ref: AC2272NB     

Further Particulars: AC2272NB FPs.doc      


School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: £41,526 - £51,034 per annum
Start Date: 2 August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter