Assistant Professor in Statistical Data Science

Role: Assistant Professor in Statistical Data Science

Directorate: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences 

Salary: Grade 8 (£47,389 - £58,225)

Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended 

Detailed Description 

The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, is seeking to enhance and expand its strengths in research and teaching by appointing an Assistant Professor in Statistical Data Science, or related area. This is an open-ended position. 

The successful candidate will lead, carry out and publish internationally excellent research, contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and play a key role in our joint BSc Data Science programme with Xidian University in Xi’an, China. Teaching in China is delivered in short blocks, offering a distinctive opportunity to gain international teaching experience and contribute to one of our most dyna...