ABOUT US

The Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It is one of eight departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and has close links with many other departments, both within the Faculty and outside of it. We teach statistical science at all levels (undergraduate single/combined honours, service courses, MSc and PhD) and carry out research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise (2021/22), over 97% of our output was classified as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We consistently score highly in the National Student Survey in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

THE POST IS AVAILABLE FROM THE 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025 FOR 3 YEARS.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to support the wellbeing of Statistical Science students at Undergraduate level and enhance their experience by providing key pastoral and education support activities. This role will provide effective, professional guidance and signposting to students on a range of issues relating to welfare, health, and support for academic progression. The role holder will work with colleagues across the Department, Faculty, Student Support and Wellbeing teams and beyond to help foster a culture of wellbeing, encouragement and inclusion within the Department.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc