Assistant Professor in Statistics with a focus on Data Science Lund University Lund, Sweden Ten[...]

Euro Math Soc; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Math Soc is seeking an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics, Lund University. The role emphasizes research in high-dimensional statistical methods and teaching courses in data science. Candidates will have opportunities for career advancement after a four-year period. Responsibilities include producing scientific papers, participating in conferences, and supervising PhD students. A PhD in Statistics or a related field is required. Join us to contribute to advancements in statistics and data analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics or a related field required.
• Experience in high-dimensional statistical methods preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in statistical methods for data-rich inference.
• Develop and teach courses in statistics and data science.
• Supervise PhD students and undergraduate theses.

Skills

Research in high-dimensional statistical methods

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Supervision of PhD students

Education

PhD in Statistics or related field

Tools

Bayesian methods

Advanced Machine Learning

Deep Learning

AI methods

Job description

Classification: Probability and Statistics

The Department of Statistics, Lund University is seeking candidates for a position as assistant professor (associate senior lecturer) as part of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. We are looking for a promising, academically young, researcher who can build and lead research within high-dimensional statistical methods for data-rich inference.As an assistant professor you will develop your qualifications over a period of four years after which you may be promoted to a tenured position as a senior lecturer, with opportunities for further career advancement.At the Department of Statistics, you will mainly work on research (60%) and teaching (40%). You will produce scientific papers, actively participate in scientific conferences, write grant applications, build a research network, organise workshops and supervise PhD students. The department has developed several courses within data science, e.g., Bayesian methods, Advanced Machine Learning, Deep Learning and AI methods. You are expected to teach these types of courses and to develop new courses in this field. Teaching can be at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Supervision of undergraduate and master essays is also expected.Learn more and apply at https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:918878/