PhD student in Mathematical Statistics

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has with its long tradition of excellent research a prominent place in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: mathematics, computational mathematics and mathematical statistics. Researchers at the division of mathematical statistics have competence that ranges over many different areas, including theoretical and applied statistics, high-dimensional statistics, discrete probability, insurance mathematics and epidemic modelling.

More information about us, please visit: the Department of Mathematics.

Project description

Information about available supervisors and PhD projects can be found on our information page for the PhD program (scroll down to ‘PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics’). Note that only supervisors/projects in mathematical statistics are available for this position – mathematics and computational mathematics are separate PhD programs.

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the special entry requirements for doctoral studies in mathematical statistics, the applicant must have completed courses equivalent to at least 60 higher education credits in mathematical statistics. These courses shall include elements of probability theory, stochastic processes and statistical inference corresponding to the contents of Probability Theory II (7.5 hp), Stochastic Processes II (7.5 hp), Statistical Inference (7.5 hp) and Linear Statistical Models (7.5 hp). The content roughly corresponds to Gut: An Intermediate Course in Probability Theory, Grimmet and Stirzaker: Probability and Random Processes, Ross: An Introduction to Probability Models, Lindgren: Statistical Theory, Casella and Berger: Statistical Inference. The applicant must also have completed a thesis of at least 15 credits in a mathematical statistics subject. .

Selection

The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

• documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
• capacity for analytical and creative thinking
• initiative
• independence
• ability to collaborate
• written and oral proficiency.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the employment

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact Filip Lindskog lindskog@math.su.se, or the supervisors of the projects (see the information page for the PhD program).

Application

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.