The Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts in statistics and data science. Maintaining and advancing our leading reputation for teaching and research is our top priority. We have a vibrant intellectual community, comprising of BSc, MSc and PhD students and accomplished alumni and we pride ourselves in having world-leading faculty and experienced and dedicated professional services staff. We offer an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment in which everyone can fulfil their potential.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Data Science in the Department of Statistics. Applications for this new post are invited from outstanding candidates in the field of data science, with a focus on its computational, machine learning, or computational statistics aspects. Successful candidates will join an established and successful department and contribute to its research and teaching in data science. The post is tenable from 1 September 2025.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 8 December 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Imelda Noble Andolfo.
➡️Apply for the post here.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Statistics in the Department of Statistics.
Applications for this new post are invited from outstanding candidates in the field of statistics. Successful candidates will join an established and successful department and contribute to its research and teaching in statistics. The post is tenable from 1 September 2025.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 8 December 2024 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Imelda Noble Andolfo.
➡️Apply for the post here.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
LSE is committed to improving equity and diversity across the School. LSE featured in Stonewall’s ‘Top 100 Employers 2019’ list. It has recently achieved an institutional Athena SWAN Bronze award. We are also very proud to announce that our application for an Athena SWAN bronze award was successful! A bronze award recognises our commitment to advancing women’s careers, and promotion of equality and inclusivity more generally. There are many supportive staff networks within the School.
Here in the Department of Statistics, we have a strong commitment to promote Equality, for example:
- we have a WiS+ (Women in Statistics) group which holds informal meetings when all staff and PhD students in the Department who identify as women can get together.
- we have an active EDI Committee
- we are family-friendly and supportive of those with caring responsibilities
- we achieved our Departmental Athena SWAN Bronze award