Location: 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB

The Department of Statistics and Merton College are hiring an Associate Professor in Statistics. The successful candidate will receive the honorary title of University Lecturer in Statistics at Merton College.

The position is being offered on a permanent basis from April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be based in the Department of Statistics.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Statistics or a related discipline, an outstanding research record, as well as the ability to attract research funding. The Department seeks candidates with interests in any area of ​​statistical research, which integrates well with research conducted by current members of the Department. They will have the skills and enthusiasm to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, on a wide range of topics within statistics, and to supervise students.

The post holder will join a dynamic and collaborative statistics department. The Department conducts world-leading research in computational statistics, machine learning, theoretical statistics, and probability as well as in the areas of applied statistics, including statistical and population genetics, bioinformatics, econometrics, statistical epidemiology, and statistical finance.

If you would like to discuss this post and learn more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact Professor Frank Windmeijer (frank.windmeijer@stats.ox.ac.uk (or Professor Simon Myers)myers@stats.ox.ac.uk ) in the Department of Statistics, and Dr. Jane Gover (senior.tutor@merton.ox.ac.uk) at Merton College. All inquiries will be treated confidentially and will not form part of the selection decision.

To apply, please upload (1) your CV, and (2) a supporting statement explaining how you meet each selection criteria for the position using examples of your skills and experience.

Candidates must also arrange for this Two referees to send supporting letters of reference directly to hr@stats.ox.ac.uk, Mentioning the reference number and job title in the subject line of the email, by the application deadline.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 19th^y November 2025. Interviews This is expected to take place on Tuesday, 9^y December 2025.