Postdoctoral Associate 509842 Main Campus - Starkville, MS Mississippi - Main Campus 036900 - Mathematics & Statistics Professional Regular Full-Time 12-month Opening on: Oct 16 2025 Position Function: The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Statistics, beginning as early as Spring 2026 with the option to postpone the start date to August 2026. The initial
appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of MSU Statistics faculty. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the webpage of tenured and tenure-track faculty to identify potential matches with their research interests. Strong applicants from all areas of Statistics are encouraged to apply; however, the greatest interest is
for applicants with interest in one or more of the following topics: Computationally intensive methods in Statistics such as Count Time Series, Curve estimation, Environmental Statistics, Forensic Statistics, Stochastic Modelling, Survival Analysis, Functional Data Analysis, and Nonparametric Inference. Salary Grade: UC For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the
hiring department. Department Profile: www.math.msstate.edu Area of Specialization: Statistics Anticipated Appointment Date: January 1, 2026 Tenure Track Status: N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in research and teaching. The position comes with a 1+1 teaching load (6 credits per year). Minimum Qualifications: Requirements for a postdoctoral position include a doctoral degree at the start date of
the position with a preference for recent PhDs, and an interest in pursuing original research. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Typical office and professional environment. At this time, MSU is unable to offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this role. This applies until
further notice. Instructions for Applying: All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter and current curriculum vitae, including a publication list. For full consideration, applicants should also submit: • Research statement• A completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet (http://www.ams.org/employment)• Three reference letters, one of which must address the candidate’s teaching
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