{"data":{"id":144980,"slug":"postdoktor-i-statistik","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics","description":"Ume\u00e5 University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality education programs and conducts world-leading research in several scientific fields. Ume\u00e5 University was home to the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Ume\u00e5 University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.\nThe societal transformation and major green investments taking place in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Ume\u00e5 University, this means conducting research about\u2014and within\u2014a society in transition, while also delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created.\nInterested in learning more? Read more about Ume\u00e5 University as a workplace.\nThe Department of Statistics at the School of Business and Economics (USBE) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics to conduct advanced statistical research. Welcome to submit your application by August 31, 2026.\nAt the Department of Statistics, both methodological and applied research is conducted in collaboration with researchers from other disciplines\u2014primarily with applications in social sciences and medicine. We offer a research environment with access to both international and national networks. Our main research profile is methods and software for analyzing large and complex datasets, with applications in, for example, large-scale knowledge assessments and evaluation of health and care quality. For more information, see: www.umu.se\/handelshogskolan\/om\/statistik\/\nDuties\nYour research will be conducted within the externally funded research project \"3D for 3D: Design, Data Quality, and Data-Driven Decisions\u2014Development of Statistical Methods for 3D Motion Analysis of Clinical Populations,\" with the aim of developing, evaluating, and implementing statistical methods. The main focus will be linked to sample size determination and reliability for functional data. Additional applied projects related to better understanding of motion data may also be included. You will plan and conduct independent research but are also expected to collaborate with researchers at the department and researchers in other disciplinary areas. The position may, if needed and by agreement, include a minor teaching component.\nThe employment is full-time for two years. Start date November 1 or by agreement.\nQualifications and Assessment Criteria\nThe applicant must hold a doctoral degree in Statistics (or equivalent field). This qualification requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to applicants who obtained their doctoral degree at most three years before the application deadline. An applicant who obtained their doctoral degree before this may be considered under special circumstances. Special circumstances include illness, parental leave, positions of trust within labor unions, or similar.\nThe primary assessment criterion is documented research competence. The candidate is expected to have documented experience with:\ndeveloping statistical methods for functional data, specifically with a focus on sample size determination or reliability for functional data.\nthe ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.\n\nFurthermore, excellent knowledge of programming in relevant programming languages is required, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills in English. You have good social skills and a focused, flexible, and proactive work approach. Documented experience with interdisciplinary research projects and collaborations is advantageous.\nApplication\nYour application should include:\nA cover letter describing your research interests (maximum one page).\nA research plan, written in English, describing your research interests in relation to the postdoctoral position (maximum two pages, excluding references).\nCurriculum Vitae.\nA publication list including your doctoral dissertation and at most three selected publications.\nCopies of relevant degree certificates and other documentation you wish to include in support of your application.\nNames and contact information for at least two referees.\n\nYour application must be submitted via the university's e-recruitment system by August 31, 2026.\nInformation\nFor more information about the position, contact Lina Schelin +46 (0)90-786 55 30, lina.schelin@umu.se.\nMore about the School of Business and Economics\nRead more about the School of Business and Economics here: www.umu.se\/handelshogskolan\/\nWelcome to submit your application!\nUme\u00e5 University aims to offer an equitable and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.\nTo recruitment and staffing agencies and to those selling job ads: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from recruitment and staffing agencies and sellers of additional job advertisements.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor i statistik","description_original":"Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r ett av Sveriges st\u00f6rsta l\u00e4ros\u00e4ten med \u00f6ver 41 500 studenter och cirka 4 600 anst\u00e4llda. Vid universitetet finns en m\u00e5ngfald av utbildningar av h\u00f6g kvalitet och v\u00e4rldsledande forskning inom flera vetenskapsomr\u00e5den, och h\u00e4r gjordes den banbrytande uppt\u00e4ckten av gensaxen CRISPR-Cas9 som tilldelats Nobelpriset i kemi. Vid Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r allt n\u00e4ra. V\u00e5ra sammanh\u00e5llna campus g\u00f6r det l\u00e4tt att m\u00f6tas, samarbeta och utbyta kunskap, n\u00e5got som gynnar en dynamisk och \u00f6ppen kultur.\nDen samh\u00e4llsomvandling och de stora gr\u00f6na investeringar vi ser i norra Sverige skapar enorma m\u00f6jligheter och komplexa utmaningar. F\u00f6r Ume\u00e5 universitet handlar det om att bedriva forskning om \u2013 och mitt i \u2013 ett samh\u00e4lle i omvandling. Men ocks\u00e5 om att leverera utbildningar f\u00f6r regioner som beh\u00f6ver expandera fort och h\u00e5llbart. Det \u00e4r helt enkelt h\u00e4r framtiden skapas.\n\u00c4r du intresserad av att veta mer? L\u00e4s mer om Ume\u00e5 universitet som arbetsplats.\nEnheten f\u00f6r statistik vid Handelsh\u00f6gskolan (USBE) s\u00f6ker en Postdoktor i statistik f\u00f6r att bedriva kvalificerad statistisk forskning. V\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 31 augusti 2026.\nVid Enheten f\u00f6r statistik, bedrivs s\u00e5v\u00e4l metodologisk som till\u00e4mpad forskning i samarbete med forskare fr\u00e5n andra \u00e4mnen \u2013 fr\u00e4mst med samh\u00e4llsvetenskapliga och medicinska till\u00e4mpningar. Vi erbjuder en forskningsmilj\u00f6 med tillg\u00e5ng till s\u00e5v\u00e4l internationella som nationella n\u00e4tverk. V\u00e5r huvudsakliga forskningsprofil \u00e4r metoder och mjukvara f\u00f6r analys av stora och komplexa datamaterial, med till\u00e4mpningar inom exempelvis storskaliga kunskapsm\u00e4tningar, och utv\u00e4rdering av h\u00e4lsa och v\u00e5rdkvalitet. F\u00f6r ytterligare information, se: www.umu.se\/handelshogskolan\/om\/statistik\/\u00a0\nArbetsuppgifter\nDin forskning kommer att bedrivas inom det externfinansierade forskningsprojektet \u201d3D f\u00f6r 3D: Design, Datakvalitet och Datadrivna Beslut \u2013 Vidareutveckling av statistiska metoder f\u00f6r 3D-r\u00f6relseanalyser av kliniska populationer\u201d, med syfte att utveckla, utv\u00e4rdera och implementera statistiska metoder. Huvudfokus kommer att vara kopplat till stickprovsdimensionering och reliabilitet f\u00f6r funktionella data. Mer till\u00e4mpade projekt kopplade till en b\u00e4ttre f\u00f6rst\u00e5else av r\u00f6relsedata kan ocks\u00e5 ing\u00e5. Du kommer att planera och genomf\u00f6ra egen, oberoende forskning men f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas ocks\u00e5 samarbeta med forskare vid enheten samt forskare inom andra \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5den. Tj\u00e4nsten kan eventuellt, vid behov och efter \u00f6verenskommelse, inneh\u00e5lla en mindre del undervisning.\u00a0\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r p\u00e5 heltid under tv\u00e5 \u00e5r. Startdatum 1 november eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\nBeh\u00f6righet och bed\u00f6mningskriterier\nDen s\u00f6kande ska ha en doktorsexamen i statistik (eller motsvarande omr\u00e5de). Detta beh\u00f6righetskrav ska vara uppfyllt senast vid tidpunkten d\u00e5 anst\u00e4llningsbeslutet fattas. Prioritet ges till s\u00f6kande som har erh\u00e5llit sin doktorsexamen h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r innan sista ans\u00f6kningsdatum. En s\u00f6kande som erh\u00e5llit sin doktorsexamen innan dess kan beaktas under speciella omst\u00e4ndigheter. Speciella omst\u00e4ndigheter inkluderar sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet, f\u00f6rtroendeuppdrag inom fack eller liknande.\nDet huvudsakliga bed\u00f6mningskriteriet \u00e4r dokumenterad forskningsskicklighet. Kandidaten f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas ha dokumenterad erfarenhet av:\natt utveckla statistiska metoder f\u00f6r funktionella data, specifik med fokus p\u00e5 stickprovsdimensionering eller reliabilitet f\u00f6r funktionella data.\nf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att arbeta s\u00e5v\u00e4l sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt som i en del av en forskargrupp.\u00a0\n\nVidare kr\u00e4vs utm\u00e4rkta kunskaper i programmering i relevanta programmeringsspr\u00e5k samt utm\u00e4rkta skriftliga och muntliga kommunikationsf\u00e4rdigheter i engelska. Du har goda sociala f\u00e4rdigheter och ett fokuserat, flexibelt och proaktivt arbetss\u00e4tt. Dokumenterad erfarenhet av interdisciplin\u00e4ra forskningsprojekt och -samarbeten \u00e4r meriterande.\nAns\u00f6kan\nDin ans\u00f6kan ska inneh\u00e5lla:\nEtt ans\u00f6kningsbrev som beskriver dina forskningsintressen (max en sida).\nEn forskningsplan, skriven p\u00e5 engelska, som beskriver dina forskningsintressen i relation till postdoktoratet, (max tv\u00e5 sidor, exklusive referenser).\nCurriculum Vitae.\nPublikationslista inklusive doktorsavhandling samt h\u00f6gst tre utvalda publikationer.\nKopior av relevanta examensbevis och annan dokumentation som du vill inkludera som st\u00f6d f\u00f6r din ans\u00f6kan.\nNamn och kontaktuppgifter till minst tv\u00e5 referenspersoner.\n\nDin ans\u00f6kan ska vara inkommen via universitetets e-rekryteringssystem senast den 31 augusti 2026.\nInformation\nF\u00f6r mer information om anst\u00e4llningen kontakta Lina Schelin +46 (0)90-786 55 30, lina.schelin@umu.se.\nMer om Handelsh\u00f6gskolan\u00a0\nL\u00e4s mer om Handelsh\u00f6gskolan h\u00e4r: www.umu.se\/handelshogskolan\/\u00a0\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan!\nUme\u00e5 universitet vill erbjuda en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och j\u00e4mlik milj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika bakgrund och perspektiv l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r l\u00e4rande, skaparkraft och utveckling. 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