Position Description

Postdoctoral Positions in Probability or the Mathematics of Data Science

One or more postdoctoral scholar positions in Probability or the Mathematics of Data Science are currently available in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to work with Professor Aukosh Jagannath. Potential topics include: the mathematics of deep learning, statistical-to-computational trade-offs in high-dimensional statistics and machine learning, and the statistical physics of disordered media.

Appointments are typically for two years. Teaching is not mandatory for this position, but the postdoctoral scholar may have the opportunity to teach (with compensation) no more than one course in Statistics or Actuarial Science per academic year based on teaching qualifications.

The starting date of the positions is flexible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The University of Waterloo has a large group of active researchers in Computer Science, Data Science and Statistics, Optimization, Mathematical Physics, and Free Probability who may offer postdocs opportunities. Interested applicants should submit the required documentation on mathjobs.org by December 13, 2026.

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related area. Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, a CV, a research statement describing current and past research, and a teaching statement. The applicant should request at least three letters of recommendation and one letter addressing teaching, uploaded by their authors at mathjobs.org.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.

(https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at  hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 35935.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Three additional reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo