Two Open Phd Positions In Mathematical Statistics With Non-Euclidean Data - [H-242]

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Badajoz; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology invites applications for fully-funded PhD positions in an innovative research project on non-Euclidean data. The candidates will engage in advanced statistical methods and computational techniques starting January or June 2025, working collaboratively between Germany and Spain.

Servicios

Competitive salaries

Funding for research stays

Formación

• Master's in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent (or expected completion in 2024/2025).
• Bachelor's in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Outstanding academic record is necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Develop an inferential toolbox for distributions using advanced mathematical techniques.
• Conduct research in Stein's method for non-Euclidean data.

Conocimientos

Outstanding academic record

High motivation

Educación

Master's in Mathematics or Statistics

Bachelor's in Mathematics or Statistics

Descripción del empleo

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Organization/Company

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Department

Department of Statistics

Research Field

• Mathematics » Statistics
• Mathematics » Probability theory

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

15 Nov 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2025

Funding

The project is funded through the 'AEI-DFG Call for Joint Spanish-German Research Projects' and is a collaboration between KIT and UC3M.

Description

The 'Stein-based goodness-of-fit tests for Non-Euclidean Data' (STENED) project seeks to hire two fully-funded PhD fellows starting in January 2025 (preferably) or June 2025 at the latest. The project aims to develop an inferential toolbox for distribution models on non-Euclidean supports using Stein's method, involving advanced mathematical statistics and computational techniques. One PhD position is at KIT in Karlsruhe, Germany, and the other at UC3M in Leganés, Madrid, Spain. Both positions are for three years with possible extension, offering competitive salaries and funding for research stays.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent (or expected completion in 2024/2025)
• Bachelor's in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent
• Outstanding academic record
• High motivation

Application Process

Send your CV, academic records, motivation letter, and two references to the provided email addresses before the deadline on 15 November 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome, and the program encourages female applicants to apply to promote gender balance.

Additional Information

The original announcement can be found at Kit Empleo.