October 22, 2021

Norbert Wiener Postdoctoral

Position Type: Research
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: PhD, Post Doctorate
Norbert Wiener Postdoctoral
 
It's that time of the year again where we look for young stars to be our next Norbert Wiener Fellow(s). I've attached the flyer. Please distribute this announcement in your own networks. If you know of good mailing lists, forward it. If you're on social media, post something about it. If you know of great candidates, send them an email. The direct link to the mathjobs posting is here: 
 
 
 
Note: We moved up the timeline significantly from previous years. The deadline for applications is December 15th, and we will aim to start making offers early in the jobs cycle so that our top candidates are still in the pool. 
 
Recent Norbert Wiener Fellows include:
Vatsal Sharan, https://vatsalsharan.github.io/
Norbert Wiener Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics
 
STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE CENTER (SDSC)
INSTITUTE FOR DATA, SYSTEMS, AND SOCIETY (IDSS)
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
 
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: December 15, 2021
 
The MIT Statistics and Data Science Center at IDSS is seeking applicants for the Norbert Wiener postdoctoral fellowship. Qualified candidates will have backgrounds and interests in the broad areas of Statistics ranging
from theoretical focus to applications of Statistics in various domains in Engineering, Management, Science, Life Science and Social Science. Duties will include performing independent research in statistics and leading activities within IDSS. Fellows will be matched with a faculty member in the Statistics and Data Science Center who will provide career advice and serve as a mentor.
 
This will be a one-year appointment beginning on September 1, 2022 or a later, mutually agreed upon date, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based upon satisfactory performance.
 
Job Requirements
 
Required: Ph.D. (expected or obtained) in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research or related fields; strong analytical and written communication skills, ability
to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and commitment to participating in IDSS activities.
 
Candidates must apply for Job Number # 20254 online, with a cover letter and CV at MIT Careers.
 
Candidates must also submit the following documents in PDF to https://academicjobsonline.org, Job #19967
  • A research statement of up to three pages, with references. Applicants may include potential avenues of collaboration with IDSS faculty.
  • Names and addresses of three or more individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. At least one letter-writer should be external to MIT. Letters should be submitted via the academicjobsonline.org site.
Questions: please contact idss-postdoc-search@mit.edu
 

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