Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics to contribute to innovative research in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. This role focuses on developing robust statistical methodologies for large-scale data, addressing the complexities of modern data structures. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage their own research projects, collaborate with peers, and contribute to the academic community through high-quality publications. With a supportive environment that values diversity, this position promises to be an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing statistical science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or related discipline, or close to completion.
• Experience in high-dimensional or nonparametric statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct individual and collaborative research objectives.
• Plan and manage research and administration with guidance.

Skills

High-dimensional statistics

Nonparametric statistics

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Statistics or related discipline

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistics (Fixed Term), Cambridge

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University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position available in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics to work in the area of Statistics. Funding for this post will come from Professor Richard Samworth's European Research Council Advanced Grant, entitled 'Robust statistical methodology and theory for large-scale data'. This programme of research recognises that in the Big Data era, the complexities of data structures and the phenomena we seek to study through data make it increasingly hard to feel confident in simple, traditional statistical models. We should therefore seek procedures that are robust, by which we mean that our procedures should perform well with respect to as wide a class of data generating mechanisms as possible.

Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. They may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

The successful candidate should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Statistics or a related discipline. You will be experienced in either high-dimensional or nonparametric statistics. Demonstrable ability to produce academic writing of the highest publishable quality is essential.

The post holder will be supervised by Professor Richard Samworth.

The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2025 (negotiable).

Interviews will be held via Zoom in early January 2025

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Professor Richard Samworth at

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.