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Assistant Professor non-tenure-track in the field of Modern Statistics at the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Assistant Professor non-tenure-track in the field of Modern Statistics
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Institute for Statistics and Mathematics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting March 01 2024, and ending after 6 years
Application deadline: October 04, 2023; apply at www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 1867).
We are particularly interested in researchers whose scientific work focuses on the methodological aspects of modern statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms and their application to the analysis of large data sets. A proven interest in applications from the fields of economics, finance or business is an advantage, but candidates working in other application areas in the fields of social or environmental science are also encouraged to apply.
In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching duties associated with the position initially comprise 4 hours per week; they can be in quantitative education programs at WU at all Levels.
You hold a diploma or an MSc as well as a PhD in mathematics, statistics or equivalent.
We expect scientific excellence, documented by publications in internationally recognized journals, excellent preprints and presentations at seminars and conferences. German language skills are not a prerequisite, but we expect the willingness to acquire proficiency in German over time.
Required submission materials:
Other documents supporting your application may be submitted as well. Please do not submit full papers.
For details of the position, please contact Professor Kurt Hornik
(kurt.hornik@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-4756)
or Professor Rüdiger Frey (ruediger.frey@wu.ac.at +43-1-31336-4760).
Institute for Statistics and Mathematics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting March 01 2024, and ending after 6 years
Application deadline: October 04, 2023; apply at www.wu.ac.at/jobs (ID 1867).
We are particularly interested in researchers whose scientific work focuses on the methodological aspects of modern statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms and their application to the analysis of large data sets. A proven interest in applications from the fields of economics, finance or business is an advantage, but candidates working in other application areas in the fields of social or environmental science are also encouraged to apply.
In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, teaching duties associated with the position initially comprise 4 hours per week; they can be in quantitative education programs at WU at all Levels.
You hold a diploma or an MSc as well as a PhD in mathematics, statistics or equivalent.
We expect scientific excellence, documented by publications in internationally recognized journals, excellent preprints and presentations at seminars and conferences. German language skills are not a prerequisite, but we expect the willingness to acquire proficiency in German over time.
Required submission materials:
- Cover letter
- CV (incl. list of publications and talks)
- Research statement (research interests and future agenda, max. 3 pages)
- Teaching statement (teaching experience and teaching philosophy)
- Two reference letters or names from at least two references
Other documents supporting your application may be submitted as well. Please do not submit full papers.
For details of the position, please contact Professor Kurt Hornik
(kurt.hornik@wu.ac.at, +43-1-31336-4756)
or Professor Rüdiger Frey (ruediger.frey@wu.ac.at +43-1-31336-4760).