Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics

The post holder will report to Prof. Gesine Reinert who is a Principal Investigator on the project. The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research in the area of parameter estimation in network time series networks. The post holder provides guidance to junior members of the research group including project students and PhD students.

The post holder will hold or is close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience, in the area of probability or statistical machine learning and have the ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. You will also have a commitment to demonstrating respect, courtesy and consideration within interactions with members of the University community and to ensuring the Department provides a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Fixed-term for 18 months with an expected start date of 1 October 2026 ending no later than 30 November 2028.

Department of Statistics, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Salary: £41,636 - £47,779

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. 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, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to hr@stats.ox.ac.uk directly by the closing date.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on 22.05.2026 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held in June.

Vacancy ID: 186100