Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Duration: 13 months

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00

Working Hours (Per Week): 35.00

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Contact Details  

Name: Dr Alex Shestopaloff
Email: a.shestopaloff@qmul.ac.uk

About the Role

The post holder will focus on developing novel methodology for high-dimensional time series analysis with a focus on financial applications. You will be part of the Centre for Probability, Statistics and Data Science. The centre covers three broadly overlapping main areas of research: probability, statistics and data science. Probability theory is a core topic within mathematics and a foundational aspect in much of the work of the centre. A broad range of areas within probability and applied probability are investigated from stochastic processes, understanding the properties of random mathematical structures including many applications to areas such as statistical physics, finance, etc. The centre also has a strong group of statisticians developing both statistical theory, e.g. Bayesian inference, methodologies, e.g. modelling of spatio-temporal data, and applications, e.g. biostatistics.

 About You

The successful candidate will hold (or be about to receive) a PhD (or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics or a cognate science and have expertise in aspects statistics relevant to the position. They will be required to have strong analytical skills, to be an effective team player and to be able to work independently.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The School of Mathematical Science has an exceptionally strong research presence across the spectrum and has large and popular undergraduate and graduate programmes. This position will be based in the Centre for Probability, Statistics and Data Science. The School comprises 85 academic staff, 16 research assistants and 14 members of professional services staff, and is home to around 80 PhD students, 1,000 undergraduates and 100 master level students.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. This is a full-time fixed-term appointment for 13 months with a starting salary at Grade 4 in the range of £37,472-£45,622 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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Closing Date: 16/03/2025, 23:55 

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