Post-Doctoral Fellow in Mathematics (Statistics)

The University | About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The position is funded by the ERA Chair SanDAL in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science (https://sandal.uni.lu/).

Your Role...

• Research related to the following areas: Mathematical statistics, Machine Learning, High-dimensional statistics, Robust estimation methods, Probabilistic foundations of mathematical statistics
• Contribute to setting up an internationally competitive research team in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science at University of Luxembourg
• The candidate is expected to take part in the scientific activities (seminars, colloquia, schools) that are organized by the ERA Chair SanDAL and the Department of Mathematics of University of Luxembourg
• The teaching load is approximately 67 hours per academic year

What we expect from you…

• A high-quality Ph. D. in Mathematics
• Solid knowledge of Probability Theory and Statistics
• A taste for the theory of Mathematical Statistics or its applications to Life Sciences and Industry
• Dedication to doing Mathematics at a research level
• Good written and oral skills in English

Offer...

• Excellent research conditions in an international and inspiring environment
• Possibility to become a member of an excellent research unit in a quickly growing university
• Additional travel funds through the ERA Chair SanDAL

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• A CV / publication list
• Names of at least 2 reference letter writers
• A general research statement indicating the research group the applicant wishes to join
• A short letter of motivation

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 1st of April 2024. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Starting date: Beginning of the contract is flexible, between 01 May 2024 and 01 September 2024
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Head of the research Group to host a Fellow: Yannick BARAUD
• Job Reference: UOL06332

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 (full time)