Postdoctoral Associate in statistical science

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,612 - 71,637; Full time

Job summary

Duke University's Department of Statistical Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in statistical science. This role involves conducting cutting-edge methodological research in areas such as data confidentiality and Bayesian modeling, offering a substantive opportunity for publications in esteemed journals. Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex Bayesian modeling.
• Interest in social science/government applications.
• No prior experience required in confidentiality or missing data methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct methodological research in data confidentiality.
• Develop methods for handling non-ignorably missing values.
• Participate in research leading to publications in top journals.

Skills

Bayesian modeling

Computation in high dimensions

Statistical research

Education

Ph.D. in statistical science or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate in statistical science

Mar 5, 2019

The Department of Statistical Science at Duke University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in statistical science. The Associate will work on methodological research related to one or more of the following topics, depending on the candidate’s interests: (1) methods for protecting data confidentiality using differential privacy, including approaches for obtaining valid inferences from and generating differentially private synthetic data, (2) methods for handling non-ignorably missing values in large-scale social science data, including methods that utilize information from auxiliary data sources, and (iii) approaches to accounting for uncertainty in record linkage settings. The Associate will be supervised by Jerry Reiter, professor in the Department of Statistical Science.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in statistical science or a related field and will have strong background in complex Bayesian modeling, computation in high dimensions, and an interest in social science/government applications. No previous experience in data confidentiality, missing data, or record linkage methods is necessary, although such experience will be viewed favorably. The Associate will be expected to participate in methodological research leading to publications in top statistical and applied journals. The appointment will be for a one year contract with potential for up to two years renewal. Salary is $65,125 per year.

Applicants should apply through Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13327 ). Materials to upload include a CV, a statement of background and interests in the particular research described above, and contact information only for three references. Contact Jerry Reiter with questions ([e-mail] ).

All applications received by March 7 will be fully considered, and the position will remain open until filled.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.