Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistics: The University of Helsinki is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistics for a fixed term of two years, starting preferably on October 1st, 2025, with a focus on developing dimension reduction methods for multivariate spatial data within the research group of Professor Klaus Nordhausen.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Sub-unit | Faculty of Science |
| Location | University of Helsinki, Finland |
| Employment Type | Fixed-term (2 years) |
| Trial Period | 6 months |
Research Area:
- Multivariate statistical methods
- Signal recovery in noisy spatial data
- Dimension reduction methods
- Blind source separation framework
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree in statistics, mathematics, machine learning, or a relevant field
- Experience in developing and applying statistical methods to computationally challenging problems
- Prior experience with blind source separation, spatial data, or functional data is advantageous but not mandatory
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Good cooperation and interaction skills are considered advantageous
Job Description:
The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:
- Developing dimension reduction methods for multivariate spatial data, potentially of functional nature
- Engaging in teaching or supervision duties (5% of working time)
- Collaborating within an international research environment
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application as a single PDF file (in English) including:
- A motivation letter (1 page) outlining why they are suitable for this position
- A CV
- A list of publications
- Contact information for two reference providers
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system.
Last Date for Apply:
August 10, 2025 (by 23:59 UTC + 3)
For more details about the position, contact Professor Klaus Nordhausen at klaus.nordhausen(at)helsinki.fi. For assistance with the recruitment system, please reach out to HR Services at hr-kumpula(at)helsinki.fi.
