Pennsylvania State University, Department of Statistics

Position ID:

PSU-POSTDOC7 [#26574]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

State College, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America

Subject Area:

Statistics

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2025/04/29, listed until 2025/10/29)

Position Description:

The Department of Statistics at The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the research group of Dr. Xiaoyue (Maggie) Niu. Potential research projects include (but are not limited to) work on methods and theories in statistical network modeling, with applications in health and social science data. The scholar will have an opportunity to collaborate with other researchers, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and may also teach one course per year for the Department of Statistics.

A Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Machine Learning, or a directly related field at the 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.

Applicants must complete the Penn State application at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar---Department-of-Statistics_REQ_0000066812-2, and must also submit an application through Mathjobs.org (https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26574/) 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.

The initial appointment is funded for one-year from the date of hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Following a screening of initial application materials, candidates will be contacted by email asking for letters of reference to be sent. Informal inquiries about this search may be directed to Dr. Xiaoyue (Maggie) Niu (xun5@psu.edu).

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

(814)865-1348

Penn State University
Attn: Xiaoyue Niu
Department of Statistics
326 Thomas Building
461 Pollock Road
University Park, PA 16802