Germany: Two Postdoctoral Research Positions (f/m/d) in mathematical statistics

WIAS invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Position (f/m/d) in mathematical statistics (Ref. 26/10) in the Research Group "Stochastic Algorithms and Nonparametric Statistics" to be filled by September 1, 2026.

Employer: Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS), part of Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (Leibniz Association).

Position: Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in Mathematical Statistics (Ref.  26/10) in the Research Group “Stochastic Algorithms and Nonparametric Statistics.”

Start/Deadline: To be filled by 1 September 2026.

Research focus: statistical theory of machine learning, stochastic algorithms/optimization, optimal transport, and stochastic analysis (e.g.  finance).

Responsibilities: independent and collaborative research, publications, presentations at seminars/conferences, and participation in funding acquisition.

Candidate profile: PhD with a strong track record in mathematical statistics and/or ML theory; stochastic analysis is a plus; alignment with the group’s research preferred.

Terms: full‑time (39 h/week); initial appointment of 1 or 2 years (extension possible subject to funding); salary according to TVöD Bund.

Application details and submission instructions can be found here: https://short.sg/j/65248656

Further information: https://www.wias-berlin.de/index.jsp?lang=1