Pennsylvania State University, Department of Statistics

Position ID:

PSU-POSTDOC1 [#23617]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

State College, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics

Appl Deadline:

finished (2023/10/24, finished 2024/12/07, listed until 2024/06/01)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Department of Statistics at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the lab of Dr. Lingzhou Xue. Potential research projects include (but not limited to) the development of new statistical methods for high-dimensional statistics, nonparametric statistics, graphical models, etc., and their applications to metagenomics and microbiome analysis. A Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or directly related field at time of appointment is required. The successful applicants will be expected to have a solid statistical background, research experiences, showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing skills.

This is a limited term position that is initially funded for one-year from date of hire with the possibility of re-funding. Applicants must complete the Penn State application at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar_REQ_0000049966-2 and must submit an application through Mathjobs.org with the following materials in order for the application to be complete (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Statement of Research Experience and Interests; (3) Names and Contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions have been filled. Informal inquiries about this search may be directed to Dr. Lingzhou Xue (lxx6@psu.edu).

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Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
major accomplishments
Name and contact 3 references

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

www.stat.psu.edu

1-814-863-1348

Penn State University
Attn: Lingzhou Xue
Department of Statistics
326 Thomas Building
University Park, PA 16802