Postdoctoral Scholar

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Statistics at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for one Postdoctoral Scholar working with Dr. Michael Schweinberger. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to work on a set of statistical-theoretical problems concerned with networks, space, time, or causal inference based on discrete and dependent data, either Bayesian or non-Bayesian. If desired, the postdoctoral scholar may teach one course in the Department of Statistics per year, but teaching is not expected.

Education and Experience

A Ph.D. in statistical science or data science is required at the time of appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to have a strong statistical background, research experience showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing skills. 

Additional Information

Applicants must complete both the Penn State application and an application through Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24362

The following materials must be submitted: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Statement of Research, Experience and Interests; (3) Names and Contact Information for three references.

The initial appointment is funded for one year from the date of hire with a possibility of refunding.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Following a screening of initial application materials, candidates will be contacted by email asking for letters of reference to be sent. Informal inquiries about this search may be directed to Dr. Michael Schweinberger ([email protected]).

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices. 

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