Ref MAI-2023-00058

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We are looking for a PhD student in  Mathematical Sciences with direction Mathematical Statistics. 

Your work assignments

As a PhD student, your main duties (80%) will be within the PhD studies and the given research projects. However, your work will also include teaching or participating in other department assignments, up to 20% of full-time.

The major task for this position is research in mathematical statistics with focus on multivariate statistical methods and dimension reduction, which should be used in modern data analysis, machine learning, and for visualization of big and complex data.  

Your qualifications

You have graduated at Master’s level  or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way relevant to the areas given above in the description of work assignments. These 60 credits must include independent work of least 30 credits in the area of applied mathematics. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

It is meritorious if you have knowledge and experience in statistical modelling and data analysis, multivariate statistics, and machine learning algorithms. We expect you to have a strong interest in the research area. Furthermore, we value candidates that can work independently, take initiative, are motivated for the task and are able to collaborate with others. A strong ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement. 

You must provide a diploma of your bachelor and master before an employment agreement can be signed. 

Your workplace

You will be employed at the Department of Mathematics in the Division of Applied Mathematics https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/mai/tima.

The research group in mathematical statistics at the Department of Mathematics, LiU currently includes one professor, four associate professors, and one guest professor. The theoretical research within the subject is in the field of probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical inference, and multivariate statistical methods, where probability theory forms the basis for the statistical data analysis.

The employment

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.

Starting date

By agreement.

Salary and employment benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 31 August 2023. 

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application!
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Contact persons

Martin Singull

Professor

013-28 14 47

martin.singull@liu.se

Madelaine Engström

Administrativ chef

013-28 1401

madelaine.engstrom@liu.se

URL to this page

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/22134

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