Uppsala University announces a position for

University Lecturer in Statistics

at the Department of Statistics

The Department of Statistics has about 25 employees who both teach and conduct research.

We offer teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as doctoral education. Research is conducted in several areas, including biostatistics, econometrics/time series analysis, high-dimensional multivariate linear models, text data analysis, causal inference, and structural equation models.

Job Responsibilities

The position includes teaching, examination, research, and administration, with teaching being a significant part of the job. High demands are placed on pedagogical skills and the ability to adapt the level and content of teaching to different target groups. Teaching at the undergraduate level is largely conducted in Swedish, while teaching at the advanced level is conducted exclusively in English. Teaching includes course responsibility and course administration. The applicant is also expected to initiate and participate in pedagogical development work and take responsibility for institutional tasks.

Initially, the department needs reinforcement at the undergraduate level. Teaching may involve courses in basic statistics, but also econometrics, time series analysis, statistical learning, and multivariate methods. Teaching at the advanced level is also part of the job responsibilities. Supervision of theses in statistics at both undergraduate and advanced levels is also a necessary part of teaching.

The job responsibilities also include actively applying for external research funding and keeping up with developments in the subject area and societal developments that are relevant to the teacher's work at the university.

Statistical consultations may be included to a large extent.

In summary, the applicant is expected to contribute to the long-term development work of the department in both research and teaching.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible for appointment as a university lecturer is one who has obtained a doctoral degree in statistics or has equivalent scientific competence, demonstrated pedagogical skills, has the ability to collaborate, and otherwise meets the suitability requirements necessary to perform the job responsibilities well. Experience in statistical applications is a requirement.

It is required that the pedagogical skills, scientific competence, and professional skills are relevant to the subject matter of the position and the job responsibilities included in the appointment.

For eligibility, documented ability to teach in Swedish and English is required.

Please note that this is a shortened version of the advertisement. To see the full advertisement, please click on “Apply here” or visit Uppsala University's website for job advertisements.

Application Instructions

Instructions for preparing the application can be found in the Social Sciences Faculty's supplementary guidelines to the university's employment regulations (section 7a).

NOTE! Applications and attachments must be submitted electronically in the recruitment system Varbi. Any cited publications that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Mark the shipment with dnr UFV-PA 2025/2927.

For further information, see the Employment Regulations for Uppsala University and section 2d in the Social Sciences Faculty's supplementary guidelines to the university's employment regulations.

On the university's website, there is information about the recruitment process of the Faculty of Social Sciences in Swedish and English.

About the Position

The position is permanent. The extent is full-time. Individual salary setting applies. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Head of Department Ronnie Pingel, tel. +46 72-999 96 04, email [email protected].

Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to: Faculty Administrator Paula von Essen Karlström, tel. 018-471 15 17, email [email protected].

Welcome with your application by March 4, 2026.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment in the case of security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected].