Job Description

We are recruiting to the position of Associate Lecturer in Statistics within the School of Mathematics and Statistics. This is a fixed term position (to 30 June 2027) that has arisen following a secondment of one of our statisticians.





We are looking for an outstanding teacher of Statistics to join us in delivering our highly rated programmes of teaching. We welcome applications from candidates who hold, or will shortly hold, a PhD in Statistics or a closely-related discipline. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in cutting-edge statistical aspects of Machine Learning and its applications, though all areas of Statistics will be considered. The successful candidate will join a supportive team within the Division of Statistics, contributing to the delivery of its taught modules at all levels, and supervising final-year undergraduate and MSc projects. They will also have opportunities to develop their own research and/or scholarship interests, and support for professional development activities.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of School, Professor Antonia Wilmot-Smith (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) and/or the co-Head of Statistics, Dr Chris Sutherland (css6@st-andrews.ac.uk).





Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.





Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Interview Date: 4 September 2025

Closing Date: 15 August 2025

Please quote ref: AOAC1988XXLS

School of Mathematics and Statistics



Salary: 38,249 - 45,413 per annum (pro rata if applying part time)



Start Date: As soon as possible



Fixed Term until 31 July 2027



Part Time hours are available for this post

School/Unit:

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Posted:

17/07/2025

Closing date:

15/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59