At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop statistical methods for multivariate extremes and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Company: Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University, known for its EPSRC grant research.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £39,906 to £46,049 for a full-time position with an indefinite end date.
- Other info: Position starts on 1 September 2026 and lasts for a maximum of 5 months.
- Why this job: Contribute to cutting-edge research on multivariate extreme value theory under Dr. Jennifer Wadsworth.
- Qualifications: PhD in statistics or related field, with strong programming skills in R, MATLAB, or C++.
The predicted salary is between 39906 - 46049 £ per year.
We are seeking applications for a 5‑month Senior Research Associate to work within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University, as part of the EPSRC grant “Exploring and exploiting new representations for multivariate extremes”. This grant focuses on developing understanding of geometric representations of extremes, and how these can be used to provide state‑of‑the‑art statistical methodology for multivariate extreme value problems. The Principal Investigator on the grant is Jennifer Wadsworth and the postdoc position will be based in Lancaster.
Role
- Work, both independently and with the PI and collaborators, on statistical methodology for, and applications of, multivariate extreme value theory.
- Publish and disseminate results via journal articles, conference presentations and open‑source computer code.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply statistical methods for multivariate extremes.
- Collaborate with the PI and research team on theoretical and applied projects.
- Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
- Produce and maintain reproducible, open‑source code.
Qualifications
- Completed or close to completing a PhD in statistics, data science or a closely related discipline.
- Strong record of research, including submitted and draft publications.
- Excellent programming skills, e.g. R, MATLAB, C++.
- Experience with multivariate extreme value theory (essential).
- Experience with the geometric approach to multivariate extremes (highly advantageous).
Employment details
The position is available from 1 September 2026 and will run for a maximum of 5 months.
Application and Contact
Interested candidates may informally contact Dr Jennifer Wadsworth (j.wadsworth@lancaster.ac.uk) if they have any queries about the position.
Diversity
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, including those of different ages, religions, gender identities or expressions, races, disabilities, and sexual orientations. The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.
Senior Research Associate in Statistics - 0508-26 employer: Lancaster University
Lancaster University offers a competitive salary and promotes diversity in its hiring practices. The research team focuses on innovative statistical methodologies, providing a collaborative environment for academic growth.
