Research Assistant/Associate in Statistics

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary
Research Assistant: £33,002 - £34,610 per annum.
Research Associate: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum.

The Role
We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate to undertake work as part of our NU Solve programme.

Newcastle University Solve (NU Solve) in the School of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics (MSP) has a track record of applying world-class academic expertise to businesses, industry, and wider society. From bespoke training and research to commercial consultancy, NU Solve works with external organisations in the fields of mathematics, statistics, data science and physics to make real impact outside of academia and to interdisciplinary research. NU Solve also operates a drop-in clinic for university staff to get help with their statistics and data science problems.

NU Solve has a new role for a statistician to work on a diverse range of projects with business, industry and government partners and academics across Newcastle University.

The role will expand the capacity of NU Solve to develop closer partnerships with external organisations and other Schools and Institutes, and to broaden the scope of activity for the School of MSP in the area of statistics and data science. This will help to strengthen and expand our School business, innovation and skills activities, such as our new statistical data science CPD courses.

Working with academics and professional services staff across the School and Faculty, the role will work flexibly across commercial consulting projects, skills and continuing professional development (CPD) training and research projects.

The position is full-time, available for a fixed period of 24 months in the first instance.

For informal inquiries about this post, please contact Professor Kevin Wilson kevin.wilson@ncl.ac.uk.

To apply, please complete an online application, upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be a detailed supporting statement outlining why you are a good fit for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria outlined on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button, and evidence this with examples.

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