North Carolina State University, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
NCSU-PDRSUQ4LIFE [#25735]
Position Title:
RTG UQ4Life Postdoc Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States of America
Subject Area:
Uncertainty Quantification for Life Sciences
Appl Deadline:
2025/02/15 11:59PM (posted 2024/11/01, listed until 2025/04/03)
Position Description:
Position Description
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina has an open postdoctoral position under its NSF-funded Research Training Group (RTG) entitled Uncertainty Quantification for Life Sciences (UQ4Life). The postdoctoral associate is expected to engage in research at the interface of mathematics and statistics with applications to the life sciences, broadly defined. Based on background, strengths and interests, the postdoc will be assigned a Statistics or Mathematics research mentor from the faculty associated with the RTG: either Brian Reich or Erin Schliep from Statistics or Mette Olufsen or Kevin Flores from Mathematics. Applicants with experience in Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, mathematical modeling, data integration, uncertainty quantification and/or machine learning are encouraged to apply. The postdoc will also play a leading role in co-mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, assist in organizing seminars and activities related to RTG activities and teach one course per semester in the Department of Statistics or Mathematics.
The postdoctoral associate must hold a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline awarded before August 1st, 2025. The position is for a term of up to three years, contingent upon performance. The starting date is anticipated to be August 2025. This position includes an annual salary and an additional annual budget to cover travel, materials and support. Participating trainees (undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates) supported with NSF funds in RTG must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States or its territories and possessions. We are committed to building a collaborative workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
The deadline for full consideration is February 15, 2025, although later applications will be considered as resources permit. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled; please apply as soon as possible. Inquiries may be directed to Brian Reich (bjreich@ncsu.edu) or Mette Olufsen (msolufse@ncsu.edu).
For more details or to apply, please go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/210343
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- Contact: Brian Reich OR Mette Olufsen
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- North Carolina State University
Department of Mathematics
Box 8205
Raleigh, NC 27695-8205
- North Carolina State University
- Web Page: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/210343