Phd Position in Biostatistics

As part of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces (Division Data Science, Statistics, and Stochastics - DSSS) within the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences, the University of Salzburg is seeking to appoint a

**Pre-doctoral researcher (f/m/d; 30 hours/week)**,

The research focus will be on **evaluating existing and developing novel semi
- present research results at scientific (biostatistical) conferences
- publish in peer-reviewed journals in (bio-)statistics
- implement the proposed statistical methods in software (preferably R), and to develop corresponding educational materials (e.g., tutorials)
- enrol in a doctoral programme at University of Salzburg, and in particular to write a (cumulative) doctoral thesis
- participate in meetings with clinicians and applied researchers, and more generally contribute to projects related to rare diseases at the (inter-)national level.
- a solid background in mathematics or (bio-)statistics
- a strong intrinsic motivation to do research at the interface between mathematics, statistics, and real-life challenges in the Life Sciences
- basic programming skills in R or Python
- a positive attitude towards working together with applied researchers

**Applications** should be written in English and include the following documents:

- cover letter describing your motivation (max. 1 page)
- a CV
- the MSc thesis or equivalent, and the certificates of all (major) courses of the curriculum
- a list of publications (if existent)

The University of Salzburg is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. The University Salzburg aims to increase the proportion of women in its staff and therefore, in case of equal qualifications, women will be given priority.