Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics and - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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Grade UE07:
£37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)

College of Science and Engineering / School of Mathematics

Contract type:
Full Time (35 hours per week)

Fixed term: 2 years (starting 1 st
September 2024)
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics and Machine Learning.


This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


The Opportunity:


The NeST programme grant is a mathematical collaboration on dynamic networks, a six-year, multi-million pound initiative across several UK institutions.

This postdoctoral position is one of several attached to the "Dynamic network embedding" stream, which is principally between Imperial and Edinburgh.

The role-holder will develop statistical theory and methodology relating to embedding dynamic networks, i.e., finding vector representations of the nodes, or nodes over time, and utilising these representations for various statistical tasks (e.g., clustering).


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Advanced mathematical skills
  • Programming experience
  • Publications in toptier journals or ML conferences

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

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