Assistant Professor in Mathematical Statistics
Temporary
temporary
€4,728 - €7,297
3 Oct 2025
Amsterdam
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Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
This assistant professor position in mathematical statistics offers good prospects but demands a blend of teaching and research skills.
- Engaging role in both education and research
- Chance to collaborate with diverse disciplines
- Impactful teaching in applied statistics
- Expectations for securing industry relationships
Pros
- Strong academic environment with interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunities to engage in applied research
- Contributions to business analytics education
Cons
- Potential difficulties in securing industry partnerships
- Balance between teaching and academic duties may be challenging
- Expectations for high-quality teaching and research output
Who it's for
Mid-Career • On-campus
Good fit
- Statistics educators with practical interests
- Mathematicians eager to engage with industry
- Academics who want to contribute to interdisciplinary projects
Not recommended for
- Those primarily focused on theoretical concepts
- Academics without teaching experience
- Individuals seeking work outside of academia
Motivation fit
Interest in bridging theory and practiceDesire to engage students with real-world applicationsEager to foster partnerships with industry
Key skills
Statistical analysisResearch project developmentTeaching and curriculum designCollaboration and networking
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
We are seeking a new colleague who is passionate about scientific research and education in the field of Mathematical Statistics. The offered position is at assistant professor level. Our department is looking for a mathematician with a strong research profile and proven expertise in Mathematical Statistics, as witnessed by an excellent track record of publications. While advancing fundamental research, you will also contribute to teaching and supervision across our educational programmes. The Department of Mathematics offers programmes in Mathematics and Business Analytics, and is actively involved in service teaching to other departments within the Faculty of Science.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge the gap between theory and practice. In addition to developing and delivering high-quality teaching, you will play a key role in connecting our students and research to the world outside academia. Examples include supervising Business Analytics students in applied projects with industry partners, initiating collaborations with external organisations, and fostering links that enrich both education and research.
Our department is an inclusive and interdisciplinary community where diversity and international engagement are central to both our research and teaching. We warmly welcome candidates who share these values and who are eager to contribute to our collaborative environment.
The preferred starting date is 1 September 2026 or earlier.
Your duties
We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge the gap between theory and practice. In addition to developing and delivering high-quality teaching, you will play a key role in connecting our students and research to the world outside academia. Examples include supervising Business Analytics students in applied projects with industry partners, initiating collaborations with external organisations, and fostering links that enrich both education and research.
Our department is an inclusive and interdisciplinary community where diversity and international engagement are central to both our research and teaching. We warmly welcome candidates who share these values and who are eager to contribute to our collaborative environment.
The preferred starting date is 1 September 2026 or earlier.
Your duties
- you develop a (partially) application driven research line in Mathematical Statistics
- you contribute to the teaching of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level
- you show academic leadership, nationally and internationally
- you participate in departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals
