Two Open Phd Positions In Mathematical Statistics With Non-Euclidean Data | (MI210)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; Logroño; Presencial; EUR 21.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research project at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology offers two fully-funded PhD positions in the area of statistics and probability theory focused on Stein's methods. Candidates with a Master's degree in Mathematics or Statistics are encouraged to apply for a collaborative and engaging research environment starting in January or June 2025.

Servicios

Competitive salaries

Funding for research stays at leading universities

Engaging research environment

Formación

• Outstanding academic record required.
• High motivation is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop statistical and computational methods using Stein's method for non-Euclidean supports.
• Participate in the STENED project activities.

Conocimientos

Mathematics

Statistics

Probability theory

Educación

Master in Mathematics, Statistics, or comparable studies

Bachelor in Mathematics, Statistics, or comparable studies

Descripción del empleo

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Organisation/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

Other EU programme

Description

The 'Stein-based goodness-of-fit TEsts for Non-Euclidean Data' (STENED) project seeks to hire two fully-funded PhD fellows expected to start in January 2025 (preferably) or June 2025 at the latest. One PhD position is offered at KIT, and another at UC3M. The project aims to develop statistical and computational methods using Stein's method for non-Euclidean supports, funded through the 'AEI-DFG Call for Joint Spanish-German Research Projects'.

Locations: Karlsruhe, Germany, at the Institute for Stochastics, and Leganés, Madrid, Spain, at the Department of Statistics.

We offer:

1. Two 3-year PhD contracts, with a possibility of an additional year extension.
2. Competitive salaries: €41,000/year at KIT, €21,000/year at UC3M.
3. Funding for research stays at KIT, UC3M, and other universities.
4. An engaging environment with motivated PhD students.

Candidate requirements:

1. Master in Mathematics, Statistics, or comparable studies (or completion in 2024/2025).
2. Bachelor in Mathematics, Statistics, or comparable studies.
3. Outstanding academic record.
4. High motivation.

Application process: Send CV, academic records, motivation letter, and two referrers to the provided email before 15 November 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and aim for gender balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.