Researcher in Statistics, fixed-term - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Statistics employs about 15 researchers, teachers, doctoral students and other staff. We conduct research in several areas: analysis of high-dimensional data, Bayesian methods, spatial-temporal models, non-Gaussian modelling, applied research in social science, as well as stochastic models and computational statistics. More information can be found on the department’s website: https://stat.lu.se/en/research.

Lund University announces a fixed-term position of researcher in statistics. The position is full time, with placement at the Department of Statistics, School of Economics and Management.

Subject description

The Department of Statistics at Lund University is looking for a researcher for a project on the borderline between combinatorics, probability theory, and optimisation. At the center of the intendent studies are random matching, and optimisation problems, as well as their strong concentration/threshold properties, using methods such as local graph limits and recursive distribution equations. Couplings of this to models for random discrete geometry in 2D and 3D are also relevant.

Work duties

The work duties of a research is primarily conducting research. A smaller part of the working time will be devoted to teaching. The teaching will mainly be done in the courses Regression Analysis (in Swedish) and Business Statistics (in English). In addition to this, some administrative duties and professional development may be included.

The applicant will conduct research within the research field described above with production of scientific papers and active participation in scientific conferences. The applicant is expected to cooperate with other researchers at the department, interact with students, and actively participate in other activities of the department.

Qualifications

It is a requirement for the employment with

• a doctoral (PhD) degree in mathematical sciences,
• expert knowledge within the research field (se Subject Description above),
• experience of teaching statistics, and
• very good knowledge of English in speech and writing.

It is meritorious for the employment with

• published papers within the research field (see Subject Description above) in relevant journals,
• documented international collaborations within the research field,
• experience of teaching regression analysis and business statistics, and
• experience of teaching in both Swedish and English.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment for one year with start date 2022-09-01 or in accordance to agreement.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications are to be written in English and compiled as a PDF-file containing

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least one reference, and copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.