PhD in Statistics

The unit for statistics at the Umeå School of Economics is looking for two doctoral students in statistics that can conduct qualified statistical research. Welcome with your application by 2026-11-04.

We are looking for two doctoral students to the research project "Next-Generation Latent Variable Models for Social Data Science" led by Dr. Gabriel Wallin. In many social science applications, the properties and outcomes that are of greatest scientific interest are not directly observable. For example, it can be about ability, attitudes, well-being or different dimensions of poverty, which instead must be estimated based on observed data. The project's overall purpose is to develop statistical theory, methodology and calculation methods for such complex data problems, with a particular focus on models for latent variables and their connection to modern machine learning. The project combines basic statistical method development with applications in large-scale social science data. There will be good opportunities for cooperation with external partners in, among other things, digital learning platforms and the charity.

Postgraduate education corresponds to four years full-time studies (240 higher education credits). If necessary, you can also participate in undergraduate education or other institution activities up to 20% of working hours. In such cases, the employment is extended correspondingly. For information on postgraduate education see: www.umu.se/Handelshogskolan/utbildning/Eutbildning-parbarniva/statistik/, and www.umu.se/samhallsvanken-fakultet/utbildning-

Access is 1 January 2027, or by appointment.

Eligibility and prerequisites You need both basic and special permissions. Basic eligibility has the one who has 1) completed a degree at the advanced level, 2) completed course claims on at least 240 higher education credits, at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or 3) in any other way within or

Särskild behörighet att antas till utbildning på forskarnivå i statistik har den som har antingen 1) godkänt resultat på kurser om minst 90 högskolepoäng i ämnet statistik varav minst 30 högskolepoäng på avancerad nivå, eller 2) 60 högskolepoäng i ämnet statistik på avancerad nivå. In addition, the applicant has approved results on at least 30 higher education credits in the subject of mathematics. The eligibility requirements can also be assessed to be met if the applicant has, within or outside the country, acquired mainly corresponding knowledge.

The assessment of the competent applicants is based on the applicant's merits and conditions to assimilate the doctoral education. The applicant must have a strong quantitative background, for example in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related area, very good programming ability, a demonstrated interest in statistical modeling and a strong desire to work with statistical method development for social affairs. Particularly qualifying is demonstrated theoretical and applied knowledge in statistical machine learning and its implementation.

Application application must include: personal letter with a description of your research interest.

Curriculum vitae.

The "new doctoral" form that you find here: www.hh.umu.se/emp/nyadoctorander.docx copies of essays / degree projects (candidate and master's theses or similar work).

Copies of grades, diplomas and other documentation that you want to invoke.

Contact information with email addresses to two or more reference persons.

You apply through university e-recruitment systems and the application must be received no later than 2026-11-04.

Information In the event that the residence permit is required for your stay in Sweden, the university reserves the right to revoke the admission if you are not granted a residence permit, or if you cannot exhibit a valid residence permit before the date of study. Last date of study is 2027-09-01.

For more information, contact Gabriel Wallin, gabriel.wallin@umu.se, or Professor Marie Eriksson (postgraduate manager), marie.eriksson@umu.se.

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