Department of Statistics
@oxfordstatistics.bsky.social
We're the Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford (UK). We provide teaching & complete research on computational statistics and statistical methodology, probability, bioinformatics and mathematical genetics.
https://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/
https://www.stats.ox.ac.uk/
Interested in studying statistics @ox.ac.uk? Join us for our Postgraduate Open Day and find out more about the courses we offer.
📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025
⌚ From 1pm
📍 In-person and online
📃 Please register by Monday 17 November at: forms.office.com/r/Q6HxgLR16C
#postgrad #openday
📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025
⌚ From 1pm
📍 In-person and online
📃 Please register by Monday 17 November at: forms.office.com/r/Q6HxgLR16C
#postgrad #openday
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Interested in studying statistics @ox.ac.uk? Join us for our Postgraduate Open Day and find out more about the courses we offer.
📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025
⌚ From 1pm
📍 In-person and online
📃 Please register by Monday 17 November at: forms.office.com/r/Q6HxgLR16C
#postgrad #openday
📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025
⌚ From 1pm
📍 In-person and online
📃 Please register by Monday 17 November at: forms.office.com/r/Q6HxgLR16C
#postgrad #openday
📢 We are recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant
with Professor Rebeschini's UKRI-funded project General Theory of Implicit Regularization (GTIR).
This is a full-time, fixed-term role (for up to 24 months) at Research Grade 7.
📅 Deadline: 24 November
➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/59mj65se
with Professor Rebeschini's UKRI-funded project General Theory of Implicit Regularization (GTIR).
This is a full-time, fixed-term role (for up to 24 months) at Research Grade 7.
📅 Deadline: 24 November
➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/59mj65se
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
📢 We are recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant
with Professor Rebeschini's UKRI-funded project General Theory of Implicit Regularization (GTIR).
This is a full-time, fixed-term role (for up to 24 months) at Research Grade 7.
📅 Deadline: 24 November
➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/59mj65se
with Professor Rebeschini's UKRI-funded project General Theory of Implicit Regularization (GTIR).
This is a full-time, fixed-term role (for up to 24 months) at Research Grade 7.
📅 Deadline: 24 November
➡️ Find out more: tinyurl.com/59mj65se
The Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford, in association with Merton College, is recruiting an Associate Professor of Statistics.
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025
Vacancy ID: 179505
Find out more about the role: tinyurl.com/mr2hvkek
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025
Vacancy ID: 179505
Find out more about the role: tinyurl.com/mr2hvkek
October 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford, in association with Merton College, is recruiting an Associate Professor of Statistics.
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025
Vacancy ID: 179505
Find out more about the role: tinyurl.com/mr2hvkek
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025
Vacancy ID: 179505
Find out more about the role: tinyurl.com/mr2hvkek
AI models show promise for accelerating antibody drug discovery but can fall short in testing.
Recent research from the department, published in Nature Computational Science, highlights the need for larger and more diverse datasets for reliable prediction.
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/rzemvhkz
Recent research from the department, published in Nature Computational Science, highlights the need for larger and more diverse datasets for reliable prediction.
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/rzemvhkz
October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
AI models show promise for accelerating antibody drug discovery but can fall short in testing.
Recent research from the department, published in Nature Computational Science, highlights the need for larger and more diverse datasets for reliable prediction.
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/rzemvhkz
Recent research from the department, published in Nature Computational Science, highlights the need for larger and more diverse datasets for reliable prediction.
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/rzemvhkz
Celebrating our exceptional postdocs during #NPAW2025
From computational statistics to statistical genetics, our postdoctoral researchers are advancing the frontiers of statistical methodology and making data make sense.
Thank you for your incredible contributions! 📈
From computational statistics to statistical genetics, our postdoctoral researchers are advancing the frontiers of statistical methodology and making data make sense.
Thank you for your incredible contributions! 📈
September 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Celebrating our exceptional postdocs during #NPAW2025
From computational statistics to statistical genetics, our postdoctoral researchers are advancing the frontiers of statistical methodology and making data make sense.
Thank you for your incredible contributions! 📈
From computational statistics to statistical genetics, our postdoctoral researchers are advancing the frontiers of statistical methodology and making data make sense.
Thank you for your incredible contributions! 📈
Congratulations to all of our talented Summer Research Interns on their outstanding poster presentations last week!
Excellent work and a fantastic culmination to the summer projects 👏
Excellent work and a fantastic culmination to the summer projects 👏
September 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Congratulations to all of our talented Summer Research Interns on their outstanding poster presentations last week!
Excellent work and a fantastic culmination to the summer projects 👏
Excellent work and a fantastic culmination to the summer projects 👏
With @jesusoxford.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistics.
Become part of a historic institution and a community focused on academic excellence, innovative thinking, and significant practical application.
About the role: tinyurl.com/b8uy6mr5
Deadline: 15 September
Become part of a historic institution and a community focused on academic excellence, innovative thinking, and significant practical application.
About the role: tinyurl.com/b8uy6mr5
Deadline: 15 September
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With @jesusoxford.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistics.
Become part of a historic institution and a community focused on academic excellence, innovative thinking, and significant practical application.
About the role: tinyurl.com/b8uy6mr5
Deadline: 15 September
Become part of a historic institution and a community focused on academic excellence, innovative thinking, and significant practical application.
About the role: tinyurl.com/b8uy6mr5
Deadline: 15 September
With @stannescollege.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistical Science.
Join a modern college and a vibrant community committed to academic rigour, methodological creativity, and meaningful real-world impact.
About the role: tinyurl.com/msup63f4
Deadline: 15 September
Join a modern college and a vibrant community committed to academic rigour, methodological creativity, and meaningful real-world impact.
About the role: tinyurl.com/msup63f4
Deadline: 15 September
August 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
With @stannescollege.bsky.social we are looking for a Professor of Statistical Science.
Join a modern college and a vibrant community committed to academic rigour, methodological creativity, and meaningful real-world impact.
About the role: tinyurl.com/msup63f4
Deadline: 15 September
Join a modern college and a vibrant community committed to academic rigour, methodological creativity, and meaningful real-world impact.
About the role: tinyurl.com/msup63f4
Deadline: 15 September
We are recruiting for two leading Professorship opportunities in association with St Anne's College and Jesus College.
Join one of the country's leading centres of statistical research. Applications to both roles are welcomed.
Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/jobs
Closing: 15 September
Join one of the country's leading centres of statistical research. Applications to both roles are welcomed.
Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/jobs
Closing: 15 September
August 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are recruiting for two leading Professorship opportunities in association with St Anne's College and Jesus College.
Join one of the country's leading centres of statistical research. Applications to both roles are welcomed.
Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/jobs
Closing: 15 September
Join one of the country's leading centres of statistical research. Applications to both roles are welcomed.
Details: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/jobs
Closing: 15 September
Congratulations to Professor Matthias Winkel, recipient of a Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division Teaching Award 👏
His student-focused approach and commitment to teaching innovation are making a real difference in the department and beyond.
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/44ez4x3z
His student-focused approach and commitment to teaching innovation are making a real difference in the department and beyond.
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/44ez4x3z
August 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations to Professor Matthias Winkel, recipient of a Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division Teaching Award 👏
His student-focused approach and commitment to teaching innovation are making a real difference in the department and beyond.
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/44ez4x3z
His student-focused approach and commitment to teaching innovation are making a real difference in the department and beyond.
➡️ Read more: tinyurl.com/44ez4x3z
Congratulations to our postdoctoral research associate Dr Tara Trauthwein who has won this year's Rolf Tarrach Award for the best doctoral thesis at University of Luxembourg 👏
Tara's winning thesis is available to read online in the @uni.lu archives at: orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993...
Tara's winning thesis is available to read online in the @uni.lu archives at: orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993...
July 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Congratulations to our postdoctoral research associate Dr Tara Trauthwein who has won this year's Rolf Tarrach Award for the best doctoral thesis at University of Luxembourg 👏
Tara's winning thesis is available to read online in the @uni.lu archives at: orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993...
Tara's winning thesis is available to read online in the @uni.lu archives at: orbilu.uni.lu/handle/10993...
📢 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Cecilia Lindgren as Visiting Professor in Statistics.
Professor Lindgren specialises in using biostatistics to investigate factors underlying common complex diseases.
👉 Find out more: tinyurl.com/35kxey2z
Professor Lindgren specialises in using biostatistics to investigate factors underlying common complex diseases.
👉 Find out more: tinyurl.com/35kxey2z
July 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📢 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Cecilia Lindgren as Visiting Professor in Statistics.
Professor Lindgren specialises in using biostatistics to investigate factors underlying common complex diseases.
👉 Find out more: tinyurl.com/35kxey2z
Professor Lindgren specialises in using biostatistics to investigate factors underlying common complex diseases.
👉 Find out more: tinyurl.com/35kxey2z
⏰ Vacancy deadline alert!
Applications for our full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in #Statistics (fixed-term for ten months) close tomorrow at noon.
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
Applications for our full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in #Statistics (fixed-term for ten months) close tomorrow at noon.
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
June 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
⏰ Vacancy deadline alert!
Applications for our full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in #Statistics (fixed-term for ten months) close tomorrow at noon.
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
Applications for our full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in #Statistics (fixed-term for ten months) close tomorrow at noon.
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
NEWS: Statistics' Professor Charlotte Deane as been announced today as a senior PI on OpenBind, an £8M government-backed consortium to create the world's largest #dataset for AI-driven drug discovery.
➡️ Find out more about the project at: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
➡️ Find out more about the project at: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
June 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
NEWS: Statistics' Professor Charlotte Deane as been announced today as a senior PI on OpenBind, an £8M government-backed consortium to create the world's largest #dataset for AI-driven drug discovery.
➡️ Find out more about the project at: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
➡️ Find out more about the project at: www.stats.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
Come and join us!
We are recruiting for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics, on a fixed-term basis for ten months.
PI: Professor Gesine Reinert
Area: Characterising models for networks
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
We are recruiting for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics, on a fixed-term basis for ten months.
PI: Professor Gesine Reinert
Area: Characterising models for networks
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
May 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Come and join us!
We are recruiting for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics, on a fixed-term basis for ten months.
PI: Professor Gesine Reinert
Area: Characterising models for networks
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
We are recruiting for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics, on a fixed-term basis for ten months.
PI: Professor Gesine Reinert
Area: Characterising models for networks
➡️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: tinyurl.com/mhbhwfcb
We will be Celebrating Women in Mathematics at The Queen's College this afternoon.
Join inspiring talks by Oxford women mathematicians at various stages of their careers including our Head of Department Professor Christl Donnelly.
▶️https://queens.ox.ac.uk/events/celebrating-women-in-mathematics/
Join inspiring talks by Oxford women mathematicians at various stages of their careers including our Head of Department Professor Christl Donnelly.
▶️https://queens.ox.ac.uk/events/celebrating-women-in-mathematics/
May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We will be Celebrating Women in Mathematics at The Queen's College this afternoon.
Join inspiring talks by Oxford women mathematicians at various stages of their careers including our Head of Department Professor Christl Donnelly.
▶️https://queens.ox.ac.uk/events/celebrating-women-in-mathematics/
Join inspiring talks by Oxford women mathematicians at various stages of their careers including our Head of Department Professor Christl Donnelly.
▶️https://queens.ox.ac.uk/events/celebrating-women-in-mathematics/
👏 Congratulations to Professor Irani, Professor Deane, Dr Raybould and the @ox.ac.uk team for their PNAS Cozzarelli Prize in Biomedical Science.
The breakthrough research on autoimmune encephalitis could help transform treatments for a rare but serious neurological condition.
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The breakthrough research on autoimmune encephalitis could help transform treatments for a rare but serious neurological condition.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
👏 Congratulations to Professor Irani, Professor Deane, Dr Raybould and the @ox.ac.uk team for their PNAS Cozzarelli Prize in Biomedical Science.
The breakthrough research on autoimmune encephalitis could help transform treatments for a rare but serious neurological condition.
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The breakthrough research on autoimmune encephalitis could help transform treatments for a rare but serious neurological condition.
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📢 Distinguished Speaker Seminar
Prof Kosuke Imai (Harvard)
📅 Thursday 13 March, 4-5pm
🗣 Does AI help humans make better decisions? A statistical evaluation framework for experimental and observational studies
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/3mcxba25
#AI #DecisionMaking #OxfordStatistics
Prof Kosuke Imai (Harvard)
📅 Thursday 13 March, 4-5pm
🗣 Does AI help humans make better decisions? A statistical evaluation framework for experimental and observational studies
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/3mcxba25
#AI #DecisionMaking #OxfordStatistics
March 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📢 Distinguished Speaker Seminar
Prof Kosuke Imai (Harvard)
📅 Thursday 13 March, 4-5pm
🗣 Does AI help humans make better decisions? A statistical evaluation framework for experimental and observational studies
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/3mcxba25
#AI #DecisionMaking #OxfordStatistics
Prof Kosuke Imai (Harvard)
📅 Thursday 13 March, 4-5pm
🗣 Does AI help humans make better decisions? A statistical evaluation framework for experimental and observational studies
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/3mcxba25
#AI #DecisionMaking #OxfordStatistics
🐔 Calling all backyard poultry keepers in England!
We want to hear your thoughts on avian influenza control measures. If you have fewer than 50 birds, please share your experiences and suggestions for future strategies.
Survey 🔗 tinyurl.com/e535naw4
#AvianInfluenza #AnimalHealth #OxfordStatistics
We want to hear your thoughts on avian influenza control measures. If you have fewer than 50 birds, please share your experiences and suggestions for future strategies.
Survey 🔗 tinyurl.com/e535naw4
#AvianInfluenza #AnimalHealth #OxfordStatistics
February 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🐔 Calling all backyard poultry keepers in England!
We want to hear your thoughts on avian influenza control measures. If you have fewer than 50 birds, please share your experiences and suggestions for future strategies.
Survey 🔗 tinyurl.com/e535naw4
#AvianInfluenza #AnimalHealth #OxfordStatistics
We want to hear your thoughts on avian influenza control measures. If you have fewer than 50 birds, please share your experiences and suggestions for future strategies.
Survey 🔗 tinyurl.com/e535naw4
#AvianInfluenza #AnimalHealth #OxfordStatistics
📢 The Corcoran Memorial Lecture 2025
🗓️ 20 Feb, 16:00 - 17:00
📍 Seminar Room, Dept of Earth Sciences
Prof Peter Grünwald explores E-Values, Anytime-Validity & Bayes
🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/56c8uszw
#OxfordEvents #Statistics #E-Values #BayesianStatistics
🗓️ 20 Feb, 16:00 - 17:00
📍 Seminar Room, Dept of Earth Sciences
Prof Peter Grünwald explores E-Values, Anytime-Validity & Bayes
🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/56c8uszw
#OxfordEvents #Statistics #E-Values #BayesianStatistics
February 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📢 The Corcoran Memorial Lecture 2025
🗓️ 20 Feb, 16:00 - 17:00
📍 Seminar Room, Dept of Earth Sciences
Prof Peter Grünwald explores E-Values, Anytime-Validity & Bayes
🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/56c8uszw
#OxfordEvents #Statistics #E-Values #BayesianStatistics
🗓️ 20 Feb, 16:00 - 17:00
📍 Seminar Room, Dept of Earth Sciences
Prof Peter Grünwald explores E-Values, Anytime-Validity & Bayes
🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/56c8uszw
#OxfordEvents #Statistics #E-Values #BayesianStatistics
🌿 Green Action Week 2025 🌿
This week, we’re embracing sustainability! In our department, members are swapping plants, sharing plant-based cakes, and discussing green ideas with our Green Team. 🌍💚
#GreenActionWeek #Sustainability #Environment #OxfordUniversity
This week, we’re embracing sustainability! In our department, members are swapping plants, sharing plant-based cakes, and discussing green ideas with our Green Team. 🌍💚
#GreenActionWeek #Sustainability #Environment #OxfordUniversity
February 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌿 Green Action Week 2025 🌿
This week, we’re embracing sustainability! In our department, members are swapping plants, sharing plant-based cakes, and discussing green ideas with our Green Team. 🌍💚
#GreenActionWeek #Sustainability #Environment #OxfordUniversity
This week, we’re embracing sustainability! In our department, members are swapping plants, sharing plant-based cakes, and discussing green ideas with our Green Team. 🌍💚
#GreenActionWeek #Sustainability #Environment #OxfordUniversity
🌟 Research Collaboration Morning 🌟
Our recent Research Collaboration Morning featured talks from Hrushi Loya (SGBE) & @desirivanova.bsky.social (CSML) over tea & coffee, followed by amazing treats from Waste2Taste & Blakes Food. Thanks to Prof Simon Myers and Bev Lane for organising!
Our recent Research Collaboration Morning featured talks from Hrushi Loya (SGBE) & @desirivanova.bsky.social (CSML) over tea & coffee, followed by amazing treats from Waste2Taste & Blakes Food. Thanks to Prof Simon Myers and Bev Lane for organising!
February 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🌟 Research Collaboration Morning 🌟
Our recent Research Collaboration Morning featured talks from Hrushi Loya (SGBE) & @desirivanova.bsky.social (CSML) over tea & coffee, followed by amazing treats from Waste2Taste & Blakes Food. Thanks to Prof Simon Myers and Bev Lane for organising!
Our recent Research Collaboration Morning featured talks from Hrushi Loya (SGBE) & @desirivanova.bsky.social (CSML) over tea & coffee, followed by amazing treats from Waste2Taste & Blakes Food. Thanks to Prof Simon Myers and Bev Lane for organising!
🌈 LGBT+ History Month 2025 🌈
We’re proud to champion equality, diversity & inclusion. To mark this, our logo now features the Progress Pride flag, symbolising belonging & respect for all. Real change comes through action, and we’re committed to making a tangible difference. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTPlusHistoryMonth
We’re proud to champion equality, diversity & inclusion. To mark this, our logo now features the Progress Pride flag, symbolising belonging & respect for all. Real change comes through action, and we’re committed to making a tangible difference. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTPlusHistoryMonth
February 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🌈 LGBT+ History Month 2025 🌈
We’re proud to champion equality, diversity & inclusion. To mark this, our logo now features the Progress Pride flag, symbolising belonging & respect for all. Real change comes through action, and we’re committed to making a tangible difference. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTPlusHistoryMonth
We’re proud to champion equality, diversity & inclusion. To mark this, our logo now features the Progress Pride flag, symbolising belonging & respect for all. Real change comes through action, and we’re committed to making a tangible difference. 🏳️🌈
#LGBTPlusHistoryMonth
🌙✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🌙
Wishing everyone in our community a prosperous and joyful start to the Year of the Snake! 🐍
May this year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavours!
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #NewBeginnings #OxfordStatistics
Wishing everyone in our community a prosperous and joyful start to the Year of the Snake! 🐍
May this year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavours!
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #NewBeginnings #OxfordStatistics
January 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🌙✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🌙
Wishing everyone in our community a prosperous and joyful start to the Year of the Snake! 🐍
May this year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavours!
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #NewBeginnings #OxfordStatistics
Wishing everyone in our community a prosperous and joyful start to the Year of the Snake! 🐍
May this year bring you good health, happiness, and success in all your endeavours!
#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #NewBeginnings #OxfordStatistics
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
Head of Department, Prof Christl Donnelly, has been awarded a Visiting Miller Professorship at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for Spring 2026. She'll collaborate with leading academics across disciplines. Huge congratulations, Christl! 🌟
#ResearchExcellence #Statistics
Head of Department, Prof Christl Donnelly, has been awarded a Visiting Miller Professorship at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for Spring 2026. She'll collaborate with leading academics across disciplines. Huge congratulations, Christl! 🌟
#ResearchExcellence #Statistics
January 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉
Head of Department, Prof Christl Donnelly, has been awarded a Visiting Miller Professorship at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for Spring 2026. She'll collaborate with leading academics across disciplines. Huge congratulations, Christl! 🌟
#ResearchExcellence #Statistics
Head of Department, Prof Christl Donnelly, has been awarded a Visiting Miller Professorship at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for Spring 2026. She'll collaborate with leading academics across disciplines. Huge congratulations, Christl! 🌟
#ResearchExcellence #Statistics