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Post Doctoral Scholar
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Statistics and Operations Res - 319200 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/21/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 11/04/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post Doctoral Scholar |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003975 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 36 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Department of Statistics and Operations Research specializes in inference, decision-making, and data analysis involving complex models and systems exhibiting both deterministic and random behavior. We focus on developing and analyzing the necessary quantitative and computational tools to enable practitioners to solve problems in statistical and probabilistic analysis, modeling, optimization, and the evaluation of system performance. Our research work is at that core of Data Science, Machine Learning/AI, Analytics, Network Science and related fields. |
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| Position Summary | This is a three-year postdoctoral position funded by the Research Training Grant from the NSF, Networks: Foundations in Probability, Optimization, and Data Sciences. The position comes with a two-course teaching load per year. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to develop an independent and vigorous research program with guidance from RTG team members. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be actively involved in various activities of the RTG including mentoring of undergraduates in research and running of research seminars. Areas of interest include Probability, Optimization, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | A strong mathematical foundation and a commitment to research in theory and applications of Network science interpreted broadly. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | N/A. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | N/A |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Interested candidates should submit application materials; CV, research statement, and two or more letters of recommendations. A cover letter is optional. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/266069 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Amarjit Budhiraja, Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | RTG_STOR@unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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