Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $80,914 - $101,560 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)

Position overview
The Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) in the ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A4) on a full time fixed-term appointment of 2 years, commencing in March 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.  The Postdoctoral Fellow will be located in the Acton Campus in Canberra, Australia. 

The position is offered in connection with the ARC Discovery Project grant "Feature Learning for High-dimensional Functional Time Series". The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with the project central investigators Associate Professor Yanrong Yang (ANU and Professor Hanling Shang (Macquarie University) on research projects within the primary themes and topics of the project.   As appropriate, these projects will also involve joint collaborations with Professor Degui Li (University of York, UK), Associate Professor Xinghao Qiao (The University of Hong Kong), Associate Professor Qingliang Fan (Chinese University of Hong Kong), and potentially other members of the research school such as Dr Terry Zhang. These themes and topics span but are not limited to functional data analysis, dimension reduction, high-dimensional data analysis, time series forecasting, heterogeneity learning, and random matrix theory. The research undertaken can range widely from the formulation of statistical theory and methodology, implementation and development of statistical software packages, and applied research in interdisciplinary areas especially in finance and economics

We are seeking applications from candidates with either a track record or proven potential in research in Statistics and/or Statistical Science.  It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in Statistics (or in a related discipline of relevance to the Discovery Project).  For a successful candidate who has not already been awarded a PhD, it is required that the thesis has already been submitted before taking up employment. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate recruited from within Australia or overseas.

As Australia's leading university, the ANU seeks to advance knowledge through internationally-leading research and teaching. We contribute to science, medicine, industry and government by conducting world-class, long-term strategic research, and through the provision of a range of specialised undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.

CBE provides an excellent educational experience for our students. Our global alumni network reaches the world's leading companies, policy agencies and universities. The way we operate is guided by our Values and Behaviours and we encourage you to apply if you are looking for a workplace that encourages respect, collegiality and excellence.

For further information, please contact Assoc. Professor Yanrong Yang, E [email protected]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected] 

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous academic supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

 Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.