Research Grant Opportunity: Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” in Milan is offering a 12-month research grant in the field of Mathematical Statistics, with a focus on Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification for Big Data. The position is associated with the BIDSA – Bocconi Institute for Data Science and Analytics.
Research Grant Opportunity at Bocconi University – Mathematical Statistics and Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification
- 🎓 Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” in Milan announces a research grant in Statistics (Sector 13/D1) at BIDSA.
- 📅 Duration: 12 months (extendable), starting September 2024.
- 📝 Project “BigBayesUQ” aims to develop Bayesian uncertainty quantification methods for big data.
- 📚 Candidates need a PhD or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English.
- 💼 Responsibilities include research, publishing, and attending seminars.
- 💰 Salary ranges from €30,000 to €50,000 gross per annum.
- 📄 Applications due by July 8, 2024, via the online system.
- 🌐 More details available at www.unibocconi.eu/faculty-postdoc
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Mathematical Statistics, Bayesian Methods, Big Data Analysis
Location: Milan, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, or currently enrolled as a PhD student.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in mathematical statistics.
- Proficiency in English (both spoken and written).
- Desirable: Experience with Bayesian methods, scalable computation, high-dimensional models, and programming skills.
- Not eligible: Candidates with kinship to university board members or those enrolled in other degree programs or holding incompatible employment positions.
Job Description: The successful candidate will conduct research on the theoretical guarantees and limitations of scalable Bayesian methods, aiming to derive more accurate procedures for handling big data. Responsibilities include:
- Publishing research papers.
- Presenting work at conferences.
- Regular attendance at departmental seminars.
- Collaborating within the research project “BigBayesUQ” under the supervision of Prof. Botond Szabo.
How to Apply: Submit your application via Bocconi’s online system at www.unibocconi.eu/faculty-postdoc by July 8, 2024. The application should include:
- Full name, date and place of birth, fiscal code (if available), citizenship, residence, and contact address.
- Educational qualifications (degree and/or PhD certificate).
- Professional CV in PDF format.
- List of titles and publications in PDF format.
- Any relevant certificates, publications, or documents in PDF format.
- Declaration of any other positions held and a commitment to resign if awarded the grant.
Last Date to Apply: July 8, 2024
For further details and a copy of the full call, visit the Bocconi University website.
Note: This position offers a compensation ranging from €30,000 to €50,000 gross per annum, depending on the candidate’s profile. The grant is compatible with occasional work but not with other degree courses or full-time employment.
