Professor of Probability Theory (Open Rank)

Imstat; Bern; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bern invites applications for a tenure-track position in Probability Theory (80–100%), at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Hosted by the IMSV, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science, the appointee will pursue excellent research, contribute to teaching at all levels, and collaborate across departments and external centers in Bern.

Start date is 01.02.2028 or by agreement; salary follows the Canton of Bern scales.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent research record in modern probability theory and its connections to related areas of mathematics.
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong publication record in leading journals in probability, statistics and related areas, evidence of the ability to obtain external funding, and the potential to provide inclusive, constructive, and collegial academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• The appointee will contribute to teaching at all levels in probability theory and related subjects and will be expected to participate actively in collaborations within the University of Bern and beyond.

Job description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Bern is looking to hire a Tenure-track assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor of Probability Theory (80-100%).

Start date of employment: 01.02.2028 or by agreement.

The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent research record in modern probability theory and its connections to related areas of mathematics. Possible fields of interest include, but are not limited to, convergence in metric spaces, stochastic (partial) differential equations, random graphs, random matrices, stochastic geometry, combinatorics, extreme value theory, ergodic theory, and free probability.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong publication record in leading journals in probability, statistics and related areas, evidence of the ability to obtain external funding, and the potential to provide inclusive, constructive, and collegial academic leadership. The appointee will contribute to teaching at all levels in probability theory and related subjects and will be expected to participate actively in collaborations within the University of Bern and beyond.

Hosting a vibrant and interdisciplinary research community, the IMSV (Institut für Mathematische Statistik und Versicherungslehre / Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science) is part of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Bern. The IMSV pursues research and teaching in probability and statistics with a strong emphasis on mathematical foundations, promoting application-oriented theoretical developments in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate is expected to engage actively with the IMSV and the wider University of Bern community and to strengthen connections between probability theory and other research areas. Opportunities exist for interactions through and with the Oeschger Center for Climate Change Research, the Wyss Academy for Nature, the Center of Space and Habitability, the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases, the Department of Digital Medicine, the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, and others. More information about the IMSV can be found at www.imsv.unibe.ch.

The position will be filled at the level of tenure-track assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. It is particularly suited for an outstanding early-career researcher. Salary follows the scales of the Canton of Bern.

The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and offers possibilities for job sharing (see Job Sharing Guidelines) and reduced work hours for individuals with care responsibilities (see, e.g., Care Grants).

The IMSV supports the Better Science Initiative and is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) among students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from women, persons from the global south, members of visible minorities (racialized persons), members of the LGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are encouraged to self-identify in the motivation letter.