Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Statistics

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a research project funded by an EPSRC grant.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 January 2029, with a maximum duration of 36 months (3yrs), and is full-time.

Reporting to Prof. Gesine Reinert, the post holder will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research on identifying statistical properties of AI procedures through the lens of topology and geometry, employing ideas from Stein’s method and conformal prediction. The post holder will also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including project students and PhD students. 

Applicants will have, or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant field and possess relevant experience, in the area of probability or statistical machine learning. They will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

We proudly hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our commitment to openness, inclusivity and transparency, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type at Oxford.

Please direct informal enquiries to Prof. Gesine Reinert (reinert@stats.ox.ac.uk) quoting vacancy reference 178517.

Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application. (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are sent to hr@stats.ox.ac.uk directly, by the closing date – quoting the reference number and job title).

Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on Monday, 31^st March 2025 can be considered. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Tuesday, 29^th April 2025.

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