Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

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Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Statistics

Position Description
The Department of Statistics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow with Professor Morgane Austern. Professor Austern’s group focuses on research in high-dimensional statistics, probability theory, machine learning theory, graph data, Stein method, ergodic theory and information theory.
The appointment will be for up to two years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding.



Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, or directly related field at time of appointment is required.




Additional Qualifications
The successful applicant will be expected to have a solid statistical background, research experiences showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing ski...