Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics

Overview

The Department of Statistics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow with Professor Samuel Kou. Professor Kou’s group focuses on research in statistical modeling and stochastic inference in protein folding, biology, chemistry and medicine, Bayesian inference, machine learning and AI, statistical computing, big data and AI applications and prediction in biology, medicine and infectious diseases.

Potential research projects include (but are not limited to) statistical modeling in protein folding, neurobiology, role of synthetic data in statistical analysis, machine learning and AI methods, causal inference in biomedical data.

The appointment will be for up to three years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding.

Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or directly related field at time of appointment is required.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a solid statistical background, research experiences showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing skills.

Please upload the following application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and interests, names of/contact information for two recommendation letter writers, and up to two representative publications. The position will remain open until filled, and start date is flexible.

Professor Samuel Kou
Department of Statistics
Harvard University
Maxwell Dworkin 251
33 Oxford St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required

2

Maximum Number of References Allowed

2

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy.

Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)