Postdoctoral Research Associate

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a research project funded by an EPSRC grant.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026, with a maximum duration of ten months (10 months), and is full-time.

Reporting to Prof. Gesine Reinert, the post holder will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in the area of developing characterisations of network models and interactions with methods in statistical machine learning. The post holder provides guidance to junior members of the research group including project students and PhD students.

Applicants will have, or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant field and possess relevant experience, in the area of probability or statistical machine learning.  They will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.

Please direct informal enquiries to Prof. Gesine Reinert (reinert@stats.ox.ac.uk) quoting vacancy reference 178517.

Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their reference letters are sent directly to hr@stats.ox.ac.uk , by the closing date – quoting the reference number and job title).

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on June 13, 2025 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held in the week starting 7 July 2025.

(Senior) Statistical Consultant

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our dedicated, professional and friendly Statistical Consulting Unit at the Department of Statistics.

The (Senior) Statistical Consultant will play a key role in end-to-end provision of the Department's Statistical Consulting Unit, which may include: liaising with clients across a range of sectors to understand their needs in the domain of statistics and data analysis; formulating and providing bespoke solutions to their statistical problems; interpreting and delivering the results of the statistical analysis, as well as developing appropriate code; contributing to the design and delivery of training when required.

The successful (Senior) Statistical Consultant will be expected to engage with a broad range of stakeholders across private and public sectors to promote the Department's Statistical Consultancy Services and proactively identify new opportunities for service provision. In addition to targeting external clients, the postholder will provide statistical advice and consultancy to University staff and researchers, and actively engage with other Departments, acting as an ambassador for good statistical practice.

A doctorate (or have equivalent research or professional experience) in Statistics or a related field with post-qualification statistical client-facing consultancy experience is essential for this role. In addition, the (Senior) Statistical Consultant will have a broad knowledge of applied statistics and statistical software, with evidence of an ability to communicate engagingly both in writing and orally, and to explain statistical concepts to non-technical clients and audiences. Strong track record of projects and consultancy activities with other Departments of the University of Oxford and/or external clients is a must. It would be desirable to have knowledge and experience of applied artificial intelligence/machine learning and a chartered Statistician (CStat) qualification.

This role is advertised at a grade 8; however, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be made to a Statistical Consultant role at grade 7 (£38,674- £46,913 per annum with a discretionary range to £51,059) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon (UK time) on Monday 30th June can be considered. Interviews are to be held on Thursday 24th July.

As a department, we offer paid summer research internships. If you would like to learn more about our internships, we have a dedicated page for them.

Applications for 2025 summer internships will open in January 2025.

Vacancies for the wider University can be found on either the staff HR self-service page HR Self-Service | Staff Gateway (ox.ac.uk) or on the Oxford University Jobs page.

The University also has its own Temporary Employment Service which provides temporary assignments throughout the University.