Lecturer in Statistical Science and AI

The role

The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (analogous to Assistant Professor) in Statistical Science and AI, to be interpreted as including Statistics, and mathematical, statistical and computational aspects of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for a world-class researcher in any of these areas.  

The School is one of the UK’s leading centres for mathematics (Bristol was ranked 4th for Mathematical Sciences in the national REF2021 assessment). Comprising over 150 academic, research and professional services staff, the School has moved to its new home in the historic Grade II-listed Fry Building in the heart of the University precinct.  Following a £33 million three-year renovation project, the Fry Building provides state-of-the-art facilities for mathematics teaching and research. Research in the School is organised around five research institutes and this position is attached to the Institute of Statistical Science. The Institute is a thriving research centre with expertise ranging from the theoretical foundations of Statistics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to high-impact, cross-disciplinary science and partnerships with industry. Major initiatives lead by members of the Institute include the UKRI-funded INFORMED-AI and Probabilistic AI (Prob-AI) hubs and our BSc programme in Data Science. 

What will you be doing?

The post-holder will be responsible for developing their own internationally leading, independent research programme and supervising postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students. The post-holder with take on teaching duties, both undergraduate and postgraduate, within the School of Mathematics, as required. This may include involvement in new postgraduate programmes currently under development, with further details to be shared as these are finalised. They will also take on take on appropriate administrative duties within the School of Mathematics and the University, as required. 

You should apply if

Applicants should be able to demonstrate or evidence strong potential for excellence in world-class research and the ability to deliver high-quality teaching. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the person specification section of the attached job description. We especially welcome applications from candidates with prior research and/or teaching experience in modern AI systems.

Additional information

Work pattern: Full time/1FTE

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 13/10/2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place in October 2025

For informal queries, please contact: 

Prof Nick Whiteley, Director of the Institute for Statistical Science

E-mail: nick.whiteley@bristol.ac.uk

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