Postdoctoral Research Fellow - theoretical econometrics and/or mathematical statistics
187525 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford
Salary: Research Grade 7, £39,424–£47,779 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term from 1 January 2027 (with some flexibility on the start date) for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to a further 12 months, subject to funding.
The Department of Economics is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in theoretical econometrics and/or mathematical statistics to join the ERC Consolidator Grant project High-Dimensional Hypothesis Testing (HIDI), led by Professor Anders Bredahl Kock. The project develops new theoretical and methodological advances in high-dimensional hypothesis testing and related areas of statistical inference. Current research topics include robust estimation and testing under heavy-tailed distributions and adversarial contamination, as well as high-dimensional Gaussian and bootstrap approximations for robust procedures.
The closing date for applications is midnight (UTC) on 30 September 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place online in early October 2026.
The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. Selection for appointment will be based solely on merit, assessed against the criteria for the role and the ability to undertake its duties. The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside its commitment to academic freedom and freedom of speech, as set out in its Equality Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.
Contact Person: HR Team
Vacancy ID : 187525
Closing Date & Time : 30-Sep-2026 12:00
Contact Email : personnel@economics.ox.ac.uk
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