Postdoc in Statistical Science at Duke

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching opportunities available

Job summary

Duke University's Department of Statistical Science invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Associate positions. Candidates will develop innovative statistical methods with a focus on complex data applications in fields like ecology and neuroscience. Ideal for PhD graduates with experience in methods development and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record required.
• Interest in analyzing audio and image datasets is a plus.
• Experience in complex Bayesian modeling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel statistical methods for high-dimensional, complex data.
• Infer latent structure in data and characterize uncertainty.
• Collaborate with researchers from various fields.

Skills

Applied-driven methods development

Collaboration

Analyzing large datasets

Education

PhD in statistics, mathematics, or closely related field

Job description

Duke University Department of Statistical Science has multiple Postdoctoral Associate positions to work with Professors David Dunson and Amy Herring in developing novel statistical methods for high-dimensional, complex, and/or structured data.

A particular focus is on inferring latent structure (e.g., clusters) in data, while characterizing uncertainty. Motivating applications include ecology studies of biodiversity, environmental health, infectious disease subtyping, and neuroscience.

The research aims to develop fundamentally new classes of statistical models, along with theory support and efficient computational algorithms, motivated by scientific and medical applications. The work should lead to publications in leading statistical journals, as well as practical algorithms and code for use by scientists in other fields.

Ideal candidates will be finishing a PhD in statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field, with rigorous technical training, a strong publication record, and proven abilities in applied-driven methods development. Interest and experience in analyzing large audio and image datasets, complex Bayesian modeling, and collaboration with researchers outside statistics are pluses.

The positions can start anytime, with application review beginning immediately. Teaching opportunities are available to interested and qualified candidates. Please submit a CV, a brief letter of interest, and the names of 3 or more references to this link.

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