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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Computational Statistics

Lecturer Grade 9 41,064 rising to 44,746 / Senior Lecturer Grade 10-11 47,389 rising to 58,225

Full Time, Permanent - Academic

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics at Oxford Brookes University provides an intellectually stimulating, friendly and supportive environment in which to work and study. The School has recently embarked upon a new strategy that has seen an increase in student numbers, the introduction of new degrees, and the establishment of new international partnerships.

We have also secured significant funding from the Office for Students, which enabled us to enhance our resources to include our state-of-the-art virtual reality Multiview Cave, and Boston Dynamics robot dog, in addition to our ABB robots, Apple Vision Pro glasses, CISCO & Cyber Security labs, a High-Performance Computing system, and Cyber Range in development.

We are seeking an inspirational and talented colleague with expertise in Statistics and Computing, with a particular specialism in advanced statistical methods, computational biology, or data science. We welcome applications from researchers whose expertise complements and extends our existing strengths, including Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, and Autonomous Vehicles. We are also particularly interested in candidates working in areas such as statistical inference, data-driven computing, distributed computing, and non-parametric statistics.

If you have the ambition, ability and energy to make a difference through your teaching and research, then join our team and become part of our vibrant community of educators and researchers. As an aspiring academic, we provide a unique opportunity to develop your career in these essential and rapidly expanding areas of teaching and research.

You will be responsible for:

Providing teaching on relevant advanced modules on undergraduate and postgraduate Computing & Engineering programmes;
Supporting high levels of student achievement and high levels of student satisfaction;
Assisting the Head of School in the day-to-day management of the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics;
Assisting in the implementation of new programmes and the development of new programmes and partnerships;
Assisting implementation of University and Faculty/ School strategies for enhancing the student experience, including the enrichment of teaching and learning by research and professional engagement;
Undertaking administrative duties commensurate with the role of module leader;
Undertaking internationally recognised research and scholarship in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

You should have:

A postgraduate qualification, preferably PhD, or substantial industrial experience, in Statistics, Computational Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field;
A demonstrable track record of teaching excellence, and a proven track record in research and scholarly activity;
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of 35 days holiday (pro-rata), plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).

We provide all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
Discounted travel options
TOTUM card discount scheme
Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
Training and development opportunities
A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

How to apply:

Complete the online application form,
Attach your CV and publications list,
Provide a table providing examples of activities that match each item from the provided Person Specification Criteria.

Closing Date : 14-Oct-2026

Vacancy ID : 196806

Faculty or Directorate : Health, Science and Technology

Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information : pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Posted on : 30-Sep-2026

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