Assistant Professor in Actuarial Data Science (T&R)
Directorate: School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Salary: Grade 7 – £37,694 – £47,389 / Grade 8 – £47,389 – £58,225
Contract type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers pro rata by FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Higher Education
Detailed Description
The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot‑Watt University, Edinburgh, seeks to enhance its research and teaching in actuarial science and statistics by appointing an Assistant Professor in Actuarial Data Science, or a related actuarial statistics area. Applicants from statistical learning, actuarial statistics or related areas are encouraged. Candidates interested in the university’s multi‑disciplinary Global Research Institutes in climate change & sustainability or healthcare are especially welcome.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, carry out and publish internationally excellent research in actuarial data science, actuarial statistics or a related field.
- Apply for research funding via grant proposals or industry funding to build a research group.
- Undertake knowledge exchange activities to promote and disseminate research.
- Perform administrative and recruitment activities as required.
- Develop and deliver innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Report to the Head of Department, maintaining and enhancing the School’s reputation for excellence.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria:
- E1. PhD in actuarial science, statistics, or a related field.
- E2. Track record of high-quality research in actuarial data science with internationally excellent publications.
- E3. Demonstrable teaching experience and skills to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
- E4. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- E5. Potential, ambition and plans to obtain research funding.
- E6. Ability to supervise PhD students successfully.
Desirable criteria:
- D1. Track record of obtaining research funding.
- D2. Successful supervision of PhD students and/or post‑doctoral researchers.
- D3. Potential to lead research strategy and develop learning and teaching activities.
How to Apply
Submit via the Heriot‑Watt University online recruitment system:
- Cover letter describing interest and suitability.
- Full CV, including publication list.
- Outline of research plans for next few years.
- One-page summary of teaching philosophy or approach.
Applications accepted until midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026.
Contact
For questions, contact Head of Department, Professor George Streftaris – .
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Heriot‑Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and creates an environment of merit-based selection, training, promotion and treatment. Diversity and inclusion are central to our culture. For more information, see https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htmand also our Disability Inclusive Science Careers at https://disc.hw.ac.uk/.
