POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in statistics and machine learning

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Helsinki seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for a two-year term. The role involves developing Bayesian hierarchical models for analyzing ecological data. Candidates should have a PhD in statistics or a related field and strong programming skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research in environmental studies.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, machine learning, or a related field.
• Experience with Bayesian hierarchical models and computational methods.
• Strong programming skills in relevant languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical methods for analyzing complex data.
• Conduct methodological work in Bayesian modeling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on ecological data.

Job description

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in statistics and machine learning

We are looking for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in statistics and machine learning for a fixed term of two years.

The post doc position is part of the Research Centre for Ecological Change (REC) and will be placed at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme.

The position is aimed at developing statistical and computational methods for analyzing large and heterogeneous data. The methodological work focuses specifically on development of Bayesian hierarchical multivariate spatio-temporal models and predictive model comparison methods within so-called joint species distribution modeling (JSDM) framework. JSDMs are multivariate models that can be applied to hierarchical, spatial and temporal study designs, and many kinds of response data. The JSDMs used in this project are built around novel latent factor and Gaussian process models.

For further information, please contact: Jarno Vanhatalo, D.Sc. (Tech.), Assistant Professor of statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme, University of Helsinki