PhD student in Statistics

The Department of Statistics at Stockholm University is one of the largest statistical departments in Sweden. We conduct research and education in Bayesian Statistics, Computational Statistics, Design of Experiments, Linear Models, Official Statistics, Sampling Theory, Survival Analysis, Statistical Network Modeling, and Time Series Analysis. For more information about us please visit: the Department of Statistics.

For more information and a list of potential supervisors: Contact - Department of Statistics.

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.

The general entry requirements are met by those who fulfill any of the following criteria:

• A degree at the advanced level (master´s/second cycle) or
• Fulfilled course requirements corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits are at the advanced level (master´s/second cycle) or
• Otherwise acquired largely equivalent knowledge.

The general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Statistics additionally requires that applicants must have completed 90 higher education credits in statistics, including a thesis or similar independent work comprising at least 15 credits.

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:

• the candidates’ documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
• the capacity for analytical thinking
• creativity
• ability to take initiatives and working independently, as well as ability to collaborate
• written and oral proficiency in English

The assessment will be based on previous experience and grades, the quality of the degree project, references, relevant experience, interviews, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

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 Head of the Department Michael Carlson, phone: +46 8 16 29 82, michael.carlson@stat.su.se, or Director of Graduate Education Tatjana von Rosen, phone: +46 8 16 29 57, tatjana.vonrosen@stat.su.se.

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.