Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Statistics and Data Analysis – DTU Compute
If you are establishing your career as a data-scientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. At DTU Compute you will break new ground at the absolute forefront of what is possible. DTU Compute’s Section for Statistics and Data Analysis, invites applications for an appointment as Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Statistics and Data Analysis. The position is available from August 1, 2023 or according to mutual agreement.
Our section is dedicated to methodological development and applied research within the field of statistics and data analysis on data from all the focus areas of our department: Data and data science; Smart Manufacturing; Smart and Secure Societies; the Life Sciences.
With our close connections to other DTU Compute research sections such as Cognitive Systems, Visual Computing and Dynamical Systems, the section stands as a dynamic and substantial player both locally in the Danish statistics arena and internationally.
Responsibilities and qualifications
You will have the possibility to actively take part in the promotion, development of and research in contemporary statistical methods and theory bordering to methods in probability theory and operations research and queueing theory. You appreciate the value creation in developing and applying data analytical methods for the benefit of society. You can expect to be invited to participate in one or more existing projects as well as actively applying for funding for new research projects of your own.
You must contribute to teaching at the Department. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both. You value visionary and meaningful communication, and you are motivated by delivering engaging teaching and supervision at all levels: bachelor-, master- and PhD as well as continuing education. You also have a natural feel for dissemination of research results at all levels.
The section has an important role in research based consultancy and knowledge transfer to other departments at DTU and also externally. Again your collaborative and communicative skills are crucial.
Other tasks of the position include but are not limited to: exchanging knowledge with society, including participation in the public debate, research management, guidance and supervision of assistant professors and researchers, and some academic assessment work.
We envision the research position will help strengthen and expand the section’s research. Your research could therefore include one or more of the following topics:
- Engineering oriented statistics and probability
- Queuing theory
- Industrial statistics
- Optimization and Operations Research
- Statistical computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence
You thrive in a knowledge sharing environment where cross functionality and cooperation between colleagues are highly valuated. Building relations within the department and with colleagues in other departments comes natural to you.
Application procedure
To apply, please read the full job advertisement here: Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Statistics and Data Analysis
Application deadline: 16 July 2023 (23:59 Danish time).