Faculty Position in Statistics

Overview

The University of Cambridge is offering a full-time, permanent faculty position within the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, appointed at the level of Assistant Professor. The selected candidate will join the Statistical Laboratory starting in September 2027 or by mutual agreement, contributing to both research and teaching in statistics, which spans theoretical mathematical statistics and the foundations of machine learning. Successful completion of a three to five-year probation period leads to a tenured position.

What you get

The position includes a salary ranging from £47,389 to £59,966 per annum. The appointee will receive relocation costs, start-up packages lasting up to five years to help establish their research, and regular sabbatical leave to concentrate on research and scholarship. The role is based at a modern, purpose-built campus that also houses the Isaac Newton Institute.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related subject. Candidates need a strong track record of research excellence and the capability to lecture across undergraduate and master's level statistics courses. Additionally, applicants must possess the ability or potential to secure research funding and build collaborative networks. Employees must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online and should include a full curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, a publication list identifying up to six of the strongest publications or preprints, and the contact details and email addresses of three academic referees. Applicants should ensure their referees are prepared to upload references through the Web Recruitment System upon contact by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator. Reference LF51433 must be quoted on the application and in all correspondence. Informal inquiries can be sent via email to Professor Po-Ling Loh.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-07. All reference letters must be submitted by 14 December 2026. Provisional interviews are scheduled to take place between 25 January 2027 and 05 February 2027.