PhD position in mathematical statistics

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Leiden University

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description:
The Mathematical Institute of Leiden University invites applicants for a PhD position working with Alexander Dürre. You will conduct research within the field of non-parametric and multivariate statistics. This covers developing new statistical methods and investigating its properties by simulations and theoretical considerations using tools from asymptotic statistics. The position comes with light teaching duties.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Qualifications:

• MSc in Mathematics or Statistics completed before the start of the PhD position
• Profound knowledge of linear algebra, analysis and statistics
• Knowledge of asymptotic statistics is beneficial but not necessary
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative researcher who is eager to learn

Additional Information
Benefits

Conditions of employment

• We offer a full-time appointment of initially one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the research, teaching evaluations, personal capabilities and compatibility, the appointment will be extended for another three years.
• The gross salary ranges from €2.770,- per month in the first year to €3.539,- gross per month in the fourth year based on a full-time position (pay scale P).
• Additional funding is available to support travel to conferences and workshops abroad.
• Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package including pension build-up, paid parental leave and additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%). Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. For more information, see our website:

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions

Additional information

Starting date:
September 2024 or earlier.

Teaching:
Teaching duties are about 2 lecture courses per academic year.

Diversity and inclusion:
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research.

Selection process

Application:
To apply for this vacancy, please send:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript of bachelor and master’s grades
• Bachelor’s and if available master’s thesis (can be an early version)

The application deadline is 15 April 2024.

Additional comments

Information:
Enquiries can be made to Alexander Dürre. ([email protected] )

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338290/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Leiden University

Country

Netherlands

City

Leiden

Postal Code

2311EZ

Street

Rapenburg 70

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338290/phd-position-in-mathematical-statist…

Contact

City

Leiden

Website

http://www.universiteitleiden.nl/

Street

Rapenburg 70

Postal Code

2311 EZ

STATUS: EXPIRED