Reader/Professor in Mathematical or Statistical Data Science

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package, a number of health and wellbeing initiatives, plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes, and a variety of supportive programmes.

Closing Date: 14 June 2026

The role

Applications are invited at Reader or Professor level in Mathematical or Statistical Data Science, broadly interpreted to include AI. The role will be based within the Statistics and Data Science section in the School of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics (MSP), with a flexible start date to be agreed.

You will be expected to carry out excellent research and teaching in an area of Mathematical and/or Statistical Data Science which complements and strengthens existing activities within the School. In addition, there is an opportunity to engage with applied Data Science across a wide range of disciplines within the University, including the School of Computing and the Fac...