We are seeking applicants for a Chair of Statistics at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will demonstrate, or show potential for, outstanding achievement in any area of Statistics, including mathematical, methodological and applied statistics. The holder of this professorship will be expected to lead research of the highest standard, to contribute to the continuing development and expansion of the University of Edinburgh into an international centre of excellence in statistics, and to promote an extensive programme of statistical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including through eLearning and on-line teaching initiatives. Furthermore, the holder will be expected to interact with existing statistical activities within the University of Edinburgh and with the mathematical sciences as represented in the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University through the Maxwell Institute, and encouraged to contribute to, and shape the activities within, The Alan Turing Institute. The closing date is 5pm on Monday 15th February 2016 and we anticipate that interviews will be held during the first two weeks of April 2016. Candidates will be invited to visit the School prior to the formal interview. The role is grade UE10 and salary will be in the professorial range. All applicants should apply online via our vacancy website and submit a CV, research statement and teaching statement with their application. The University of Edinburgh promotes equality and diversity. We strive for a family-friendly School of Mathematics, please see our website for further details. The School holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award and is a supporter of the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme. This article was published on 2025-04-22
