Dr. James Fergusson

Professor

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Biography

James Fergusson is a lecturer at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. He is the Course Director for the MPhil in Data Intensive Science and has served as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science. His research primarily focuses on primordial non-Gaussianity, the bispectrum, cosmic microwave background (CMB), and large-scale structure. He has also contributed to the development of the innovative new master's programme which provides cutting-edge training in statistical analysis, machine learning, and research computing applications for scientific analysis. He has been involved in various roles at the University since 2005, starting as a PhD student, then progressing to research associate, and eventually to his current position as a lecturer. Fergusson's group is part of the broader Cambridge Centre for Doctoral Training which collaborates across multiple departments including the Department of Physics and the Institute of Astronomy.

Research Interests

Experience

Course Director

2022-01-01 — Present

MPhil Data Intensive Science • Cambridge

Overseeing the MPhil program in Data Intensive Science.

Director

2022-01-01 — Present

Centre Doctoral Training Data Intensive Science • Cambridge

Leading the Centre for Doctoral Training focused on Data Intensive Science.

Deputy Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Centre Doctoral Training Data Intensive Science • Cambridge

Assisting the director in managing the training program.

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics • University of Cambridge

Teaching and researching in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

Research Associate

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Conducting research in collaboration with other faculty members.

PhD Student

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Pursuing doctoral studies in physics.

Courses

MPhil Data Intensive Science

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.