Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science

The role

The University of Bristol School of Mathematics is inviting applications for an outstanding teaching-focused Lecturer in Statistics and Data Science (P3) to support and enhance the delivery of our taught programmes in statistics and data science on a 3-year fixed term basis.

We are seeking to recruit candidates with a strong track record in teaching and scholarship in statistics and/or data science.

We care deeply about education and the student experience. We expect the candidate to provide inspiring and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

What will you be doing?

Lecturing, small-group teaching, setting and marking examinations, project supervision, personal tutoring, contributing to the preparation and development of units, with a focus on statistics and data science. Teaching-related administrative duties and roles will be required.

You should apply if

• you have a strong commitment to excellent teaching,
• you have experience of teaching statistics and/or data science to undergraduate students,
• you have the ability to organise your own time and work, meet deadlines, and manage competing
• You are interested in contributing to the development of teaching and pedagogy within the School of Mathematics

Additional information

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their referees send their letters of reference to maths-recruitment@bristol.ac.uk by 07/06/26. This instruction supersedes any information in the online application form suggesting that referees are contacted directly by the University.

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding for three years

Work pattern: Full time

Part time and job share work patterns will be considered

Grade: J or K/Pathway 3

Salary: £43,482- £50,253 (Grade J) or £50,253 - £58,225 (Grade K) per annum pro rata

School/Unit: School of Mathematics

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 07/06/26

For informal queries please contact: Prof Oliver Johnson, Head of School, headofschool-maths@bristol.ac.uk

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JOB NUMBER### ACAD108548

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN### Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE### 07 Jun 2026

FACULTY/DIVISION### Faculty of Science and Engineering

SALARY### £43,482- £50,253 (Grade J) or £50,253 - £58,225 (Grade K) per annum pro rata