Senior Lecturer in Statistics

University College Cork

Institution: University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
Location: Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Senior Lecturer Scale: €83,910 – €118,893 (Scale B) / €81,033 – €112,948 (Scale A)
Closing Date: 3 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time)
Job ID: 093833

About the Role

UCC invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Statistics. The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop statistical research across the School of Mathematical Sciences.
• Foster external partnerships and secure research funding.
• Contribute to teaching and delivery of BSc and MSc programs.
• Support growth in PhD enrollment and embed statistical research across UCC’s Futures Research Initiative.
• Foster international collaboration through established partner institutions.

This role combines research leadership, teaching, and administrative responsibilities, making it pivotal to the development of statistical science at UCC.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• PhD or equivalent in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related area such as Statistical/Machine Learning or Data Science.
• Track record of independent research of international standing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor research teams, PhD students, and contribute to teaching.
• Commitment to promoting statistics across research clusters and academic programs.

Additional requirements:

• Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required.
• Experience in internationalization and collaboration is highly valued.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online via the UCC Vacancy Portal.
• Required documents typically include: CV, cover letter, research/teaching statement, and references.
• Closing date: 3 March 2026, 12:00 PM (Irish Local Time).
• Interviews may be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

Informal inquiries:
Dr. Martin Kilian, Head of School
Email: M.Kilian@ucc.ie

Diversity & Inclusion

UCC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The university supports flexible working, family-friendly policies, training, and staff networks.

Further Information

• School of Mathematical Sciences at UCC
• Candidate Brief PDF