*Mathematics & Statistics*
*Salary: * £34,520 to £47,722 per annum
*Closing Date: * Sunday 30 September 2018
*Interview Date: * Friday 19 October 2018
*Reference: *A2384
Applications are sought from candidates with a track record of
methodological statistics related to medicine. You should have a proven
track record of publishing research work of international quality and
demonstrate a clear potential for attracting research funding and research
studentships.
This is an exciting time to join one of the largest and strongest
Statistics groups in the UK, comprising 27 academic staff, 15 research
associates and over 40 research students. In the 2014 UK research
assessment (REF2014), Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster was ranked fifth
overall and third for the impact of its research. The Statistics section
provides a vibrant and stimulating environment, and plays a primary role in
major research activities. The department is one of the key partners in
Lancaster’s thriving Data Science Institute (www.lancaster.ac.uk/dsi),
which has core themes focusing on health, environment and society.
The Medical and Pharmaceutical Statistics Research Unit (
www.mps-research.com), which has been in operation for almost 25 years,
undertakes collaborative research with the pharmaceutical industry and
medical research institutes, and leads the EU-funded research training
network IDEAS (www.ideas-itn.eu). The department host the EPSRC-funded
Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Operational Research in
partnership with industry, STOR-i (www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk) in collaboration
with the Department of Management Science, and is a member of the ESRC
North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (
http://www.nwssdtp.ac.uk/). These activities build on flourishing
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Statistics.
As part of this appointment, you have the unique opportunity to become
Deputy Director of MPS. To co-lead the group successfully, 10% of your time
will be earmarked for MPS-related activities, including research. All new
lecturers with the department are provided with mentoring and support, and
have a reduced teaching and administrative load for the first three years.
Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of Department, Dr Alexander
Belton ([log in to unmask]) or the Director of MPS, Prof Thomas Jaki (
[log in to unmask]).
To apply please visit: *https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A2384*
<https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A2384>
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Thomas Jaki, PhD
Professor of Statistics
Medical and Pharmaceutical Statistics Research Unit
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Lancaster University
Lancaster LA1 4YF
United Kingdom
(+44) 01524 592318
www.mps-research.com
http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/maths/about-us/people/thomas-jaki
www.ideas-itn.eu
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