Lecturer Statistics
The Statistics group (STAT) of the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente is looking for an enthusiastic lecturer in statistics. This is a full-time temporary appointment for two years. You will contribute to statistics education within Applied Mathematics and to service teaching for other programmes across the university, including teaching with engineering and medical applications.
The focus of the position is on teaching. Depending on your background and the teaching schedule, you will teach introductory and more advanced statistics courses, possibly other mathematics courses, supervise Bachelor's and Master's students, and contribute to the development and coordination of education. Bachelor’s programmes are both taught in English and Dutch; almost all Master's programmes at the University of Twente are taught in English.
Information and application
Are you interested in this position? Please submit your application via the 'Apply now' button below before November 10, 2026. We expect the application to include:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a motivation letter;
- a short teaching statement describing your teaching experience and teaching philosophy;
- contact details of two referees.
The starting date will be as soon as possible and at the latest January 2027. Applications must be submitted through the official application portal; applications by email cannot be considered.
For more information about this position, please contact Rianne de Heide via the following email address: r.deheide@utwente.nl.
Screening is part of the selection procedure.
About the department
The research focus of the Statistics group is on the development of statistical methodology for new data applications and on the theoretical analysis of machine-learning methods. The Statistics group is embedded in the broader data-science research within the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente.
The group combines research in mathematical statistics and statistical learning with applications in engineering and medicine. The group also makes an important contribution to statistics education within Applied Mathematics and to service teaching for other programmes at the University of Twente.
We are an inclusive group and value a diverse workforce. We aim to foster talent and creativity by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We attach great importance to a good working atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance. We strongly encourage candidates with the appropriate qualifications to apply, regardless of age, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other background. Candidates from groups that are currently underrepresented in academic positions are particularly encouraged to apply; in particular, we encourage women and people from minority groups to apply.
About the organisation
The faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) uses mathematics, electronics and computer technology to contribute to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With ICT present in almost every device and product we use nowadays, we embrace our role as contributors to a broad range of societal activities and as pioneers of tomorrow's digital society. As part of a tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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