Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science

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Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science

With over 18,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, the University of Limerick (UL) is an energetic, research led and enterprising institution with a proud record in innovation and excellence in education, research and scholarship. The dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering values which drive UL’s mission and strategy ensure that we capitalise on local, national and international engagement and connectivity. We are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience and conducting leading-edge research. Our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students. With the River Shannon as a unifying focal point, UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 130 hectares. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance the campus’s exceptional learning and research environment.

JOB SYNOPSIS:
The successful candidate will be an expert in the field of statistics for data science. They will develop/define a collaborative and inter-disciplinary research programme that complements existing research themes within the Department in the area(s) of statistics and data science (e.g. Bayesian modelling, functional data analysis, survival analysis, spatial statistics, statistical learning, biostatistics, network models, industrial mathematics or other relevant topics),, and will contribute to teaching within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will be primarily responsible for the delivery, teaching and tutorial support for the fully online Professional Diploma in Data Analytics, to an employment-based cohort of students.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2.5 Years)

Salary Scale: €47,955 - €65,244 p.a. pro rata

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:
Professor James Gleeson
Head
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of Limerick
Email: james.gleesonul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 23rd May 2025.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

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Please note your application must include:
A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
A completed online Application Form (separate application forms must be submitted for each post applied for).

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

Contact Person : Competition Type : Academic

Contact Email : Job ID : 076028

Contact Number : Close Date : 23-May-2025 12:00

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