# Postdoctoral Research Associates in Statistics

University of Cambridge

Department of Pure Mathemetics and Mathematical Statistics

Salary range: £31,604 - £38,833 per annum

Limit of tenure: 1 year

Applications are invited for two Research Associates in Statistics. The posts are available for 1 year from 1 September 2019 (or by negotiation). Appointments will be made at an appropriate point on the University's Research Associate scale.

The post is connected with Professor Richard Nickl’s ERC grant ‘Uncertainty Quantification and Modern Statistical Inference’. The Research Associate will work in the broad area of mathematical statistics. Research experience in any of the following subjects is helpful but not necessary: statistical inverse problems, Bayesian nonparametric statistics. The position is associated with a generous research allowance for academic visits/equipment etc., of at least £4K per annum.

The successful candidate will have completed (or nearly completed) a PhD in Mathematics or Statistics or a closely related area prior to their appointment, and will have demonstrated a capacity to produce world-class research. Duties would include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research projects. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. The successful candidates may be asked to provide teaching support to other members within the Statistical Laboratory (e.g. examples classes). Duties and their timing are flexible. They may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating their research area.

Informal enquiries may be directed to LF17316$maths.cam.ac.uk. For academic enquiries please write to r.nickl$statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15th February 2019.

The University of Cambridge values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The Department would particularly welcome applications from women, since women are, and have historically been, underrepresented on our research staff.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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