Position Title: Lectureship in Statistics (equivalent to an Assistant Professorship in American system)

Duties & Responsibilities: The post holder will work in some area of statistical science broadly interpreted. Made possible by further ambitious strategic investment by Imperial College 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

Position Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics Statistics or a closely related discipline and an excellent record of research achievement of international standing. Candidates must have research interests in the field of statistics ideally in areas matching the existing strengths of the statistics group but those with proven ability in other areas will also be considered. Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level is essential. Candidates will be required to demonstrate proven abilities to conduct a personal research programme and to attract research funding. For informal discussions about the position please contact Prof. Alastair Young (alastair.young@imperial.ac.uk).

Salary Range: £44150 - £49200 per annum

Benefits:

Web Site: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/statistics

Application Address: 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 NS2013032SC Alternatively if you are unable to apply online or have any queries about the application process please contact Ms Anna Lisowska (a.lisowska@imperial.ac.uk) quoting reference NS2013032SC to request an application form.

Contact Email: a.lisowska@imperial.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 03/22/2013