Department of Statistics and Mathematics – Postdoctoral Scholar Position
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina has an open postdoctoral position
under its NSF-funded Research Training Group (RTG) entitled Uncertainty Quantification for
Life Sciences (UQ4Life). The postdoctoral associate is expected to engage in research at the
interface of mathematics and statistics with applications to the life sciences, broadly defined.
Based on background, strengths and interests, the postdoc will be assigned a Statistics or
Mathematics research mentor from the faculty associated with the RTG: either Brian Reich or
Erin Schliep from Statistics or Mette Olufsen or Kevin Flores from Mathematics. Applicants with
experience in Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, mathematical modeling, data integration,
uncertainty quantification and/or machine learning are encouraged to apply. The postdoc will
also play a leading role in co-mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, assist in
organizing seminars and activities related to RTG activities and teach one course per semester
in the Department of Statistics or Mathematics.
The postdoctoral associate must hold a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related
discipline awarded before August 1st, 2026. The position is for a term of up to three years,
contingent upon performance. The starting date is anticipated to be August 2026. This position
includes an annual salary and an additional annual budget to cover travel, materials and
support. Participating trainees (undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral
associates) supported with NSF funds in RTG must be citizens, nationals, or permanent
residents of the United States or its territories and possessions. We are committed to building a
collaborative workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Inquiries may be
directed to Brian Reich (bjreich@ncsu.edu) or Mette Olufsen (msolufse@ncsu.edu).
For more details or to apply, please go to
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223844
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applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic
information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the
application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a
representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.