Postdoctoral Associate

Statistical Science, United States

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 31 Jul 2023
Position ID:Duke -StatSci -LMPD23 [#24974, 3820]
Position Title: 
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map ]
Subject Area: Statistics
Appl Deadline:2023/07/31 11:59PM (posted 2023/06/07, listed until 2023/12/07)
Position Description:  Apply    
The Department of Statistical Science at Duke University is offering a postdoc position under the direction of Prof. Li Ma (http://www.stat.duke.edu/~lm186/ ). The position will focus on statistical modeling and method development for complex multivariate data and building scalable computational algorithms.

One research area of particular interest involves developing nonparametric models, algorithms and theory for inference on learning high-dimensional distributions and characterizing cross-sample variability in multivariate data. Another research area involves developing models and methods for high-dimensional compositional data arising from microbiome sequencing experiments. The candidate may work in one or both areas depending on their strength and interest.

A Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field, with a strong background in statistical modeling/inference and computation is required. An interest in tackling practical data analytical challenges in biomedical applications is considered a plus.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter and a research statement along with a CV and three references in Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24974 ).


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