Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Fellowship ID:
MIT-IDSS-WPF [#30687]
Fellowship Title:
Norbert Wiener Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics
Fellowship Type:
Postdoctoral
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/26, listed until 2025/12/31)
(posted 2025/09/26, listed until 2025/12/31) Description:
Description
The MIT Statistics and Data Science Center at IDSS is seeking applicants for the Norbert Wiener postdoctoral fellowship. Qualified candidates will have backgrounds and interests in the broad areas of Statistics ranging from theoretical focus to applications of Statistics in various domains in Engineering, Management, Science, Life Science and Social Science. Duties will include performing independent research in statistics and leading activities within IDSS. Fellows will be matched with a faculty member in the Statistics and Data Science Center who will provide career advice and serve as a mentor. This will be a one-year appointment beginning on September 1, 2026 or a later, mutually agreed upon date, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based upon satisfactory performance. Job Requirements Required: Ph.D. (expected or obtained) in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research or related fields; strong analytical and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and commitment to participating in IDSS activities. Candidates must submit the following documents in PDF to Academic Jobs. A cover letter and current curriculum vitae. A research statement of up to three pages, with references. Applicants may include prospective avenues of collaboration with IDSS faculty. List of publications. Names and addresses of three or more individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. At least one letter writer should be external to MIT. Letters should be submitted via the academicjobsonline.org site. Questions: please contact idss-postdoc-search@mit.eduMIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the description.
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