Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics

Umeå 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. Umeå University was home to the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments taking place in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about—and within—a 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. Interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The 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. At the Department of Statistics, both methodological and applied research is conducted in collaboration with researchers from other disciplines—primarily 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/ Duties Your research will be conducted within the externally funded research project "3D for 3D: Design, Data Quality, and Data-Driven Decisions—Development 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. The employment is full-time for two years. Start date November 1 or by agreement. Qualifications and Assessment Criteria The 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. The primary assessment criterion is documented research competence. The candidate is expected to have documented experience with: developing statistical methods for functional data, specifically with a focus on sample size determination or reliability for functional data. the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team. Furthermore, 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. Application Your application should include: A cover letter describing your research interests (maximum one page). A research plan, written in English, describing your research interests in relation to the postdoctoral position (maximum two pages, excluding references). Curriculum Vitae. A publication list including your doctoral dissertation and at most three selected publications. Copies of relevant degree certificates and other documentation you wish to include in support of your application. Names and contact information for at least two referees. Your application must be submitted via the university's e-recruitment system by August 31, 2026. Information For more information about the position, contact Lina Schelin +46 (0)90-786 55 30, [email protected]. More about the School of Business and Economics Read more about the School of Business and Economics here: www.umu.se/handelshogskolan/ Welcome to submit your application! Umeå 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. To 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.

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