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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Information Theory, Probability and Statistics Unit

Position ID:
3508-POSTDOC [#29174]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
Subject Areas:
Information Theory, Probability Theory, Statistics, Learning Theory
Appl Deadline:
2027/01/31 23:59:59 (posted 2026/10/08, listed until 2027/04/08)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Information Theory, Probability and Statistics Unit at OIST, led by Amedeo Roberto Esposito, seeks a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the head of the unit and the team to conduct research, publish findings, and advance our research agenda. The work is interdisciplinary, spanning various fields: Information Theory, Probability Theory, Statistics, Learning Theory, etc.

The main areas of interest include (but are not restricted to) the following:

- information measures;

- concentration of measure;

- concentration of measure in non-classical settings (non iid);

- information-theoretic bounds on the generalisation error of learning algorithms;

- estimation theory;

- hypothesis testing in non-classical settings;

- properties (contraction) of Markovian and non-Markovian operators on probability measures;

The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal after a performance review. The starting date is flexible.

For more information, visit: https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoc-information-theory-probability-and-statistics-unit

To apply, send to amedeo.esposito@oist.jp

● Cover letter (English)

● Curriculum vitae (English)

● Research Statement (English)

● Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer

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Contact: Amedeo Roberto Esposito
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0412, Japan
Web Page: https://www.oist.jp/research/research-units/itps