PhD: Flexible Structural Causal Modeling for Extremes

Karlstad University; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 34,138 - 43,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Pension scheme

Flexibility to work from home up to 2 

Job summary

Karlstad University invites applications for a four-year full‑time PhD position in flexible structural causal modelling for extreme value statistics. The project combines theory and implementation, with a focus on probabilistic modelling and scalable methods.

The role includes research, dissemination, and occasional teaching, within a supportive research group. Salary follows Dutch CAO-NU standards: gross monthly 3,059–3,881 euros, plus a holiday allowance and end‑of‑year bonus, with up to two

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in (applied) mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a strong theoretical component.
• Proficient in English and capable of scientific discussion.
• Good scientific programming skills in R, Python, C++, and Julia.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily PhD-level research.
• Publish results in journals and at conferences.
• Contribute to teaching activities (up to 10% of time).
• Participate in seminars and discussions and contribute to group culture.
• Be part of an excellent young research group.

Skills

English proficiency

Programming in R

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Programming in Julia

Education

Master’s degree in applied mathematics or statistics

Tools

R

Python

C++

Julia

Job description

Karlstad University invites applications for a four-year full‑time PhD position in flexible structural causal modelling for extreme value statistics. The project combines theory and implementation, with a focus on probabilistic modelling and scalable methods.

The role includes research, dissemination, and occasional teaching, within a supportive research group. Salary follows Dutch CAO-NU standards: gross monthly 3,059–3,881 euros, plus a holiday allowance and end‑of‑year bonus, with up to two