University of York Senior Lecturer Recruitment 2026

The University of York invites applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in Spatial and Statistical Analysis within the Department of Environment and Geography.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, research, and environmental sustainability initiatives at the University.

Position Overview

Institution: University of York
Department: Environment and Geography
Position: Senior Lecturer in Spatial and Statistical Analysis
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Status: Open
Grade: Grade 8
Location: University of York Campus, United Kingdom
Job Reference: 15202

Salary

The position offers a salary of:

£58,225–£67,468 per year

About the Role

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in spatial analysis, statistics, quantitative geography, and related environmental applications.

The position is suited to an experienced academic with expertise in advanced quantitative methods and their application to geographical, environmental, or sustainability-related research.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate may be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses

• Develop modules in spatial and statistical analysis

• Conduct internationally recognised research

• Publish in high-quality academic journals

• Supervise postgraduate and doctoral researchers

• Contribute to curriculum and programme development

• Build interdisciplinary research collaborations

• Participate in departmental and university service

• Support research funding applications and external engagement

Relevant Areas of Expertise

Applicants may have expertise in areas such as:

• Spatial statistics

• Geographic Information Systems

• Quantitative geography

• Geospatial data science

• Environmental modelling

• Statistical programming

• Remote sensing

• Spatial epidemiology or population analysis

• Sustainability and environmental data analysis

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A PhD in Geography, Environmental Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline

• A strong research and publication record

• Experience in university-level teaching

• Expertise in spatial and statistical methods

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

• Capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and institutional development

Research Environment

The Department of Environment and Geography works closely with a range of environmental sustainability initiatives, including:

• Environmental Sustainability Academy at York

• York Environmental Sustainability Institute

• Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity

• Stockholm Environment Institute, York

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
Interview Date: September 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of York recruitment portal using:

Job Reference: 15202

Applicants should review the complete job description for detailed qualifications, required documents, employment conditions, and selection procedures.

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