Career Opportunities

Postdoctoral Position in Random Matrix Theory, Free Probability Theory, or High-dimensional Statistics

Ref.: 530029
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Mathematics (25500)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Position
Applications are invited for the appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Mathematics. The post is for at least one year, and renewal for another year is subject to satisfactory performance. The applicant is expected to commence as soon as possible, but the starting date is negotiable. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointee will be working under the supervision of Prof. Zhigang Bao (https://sites.google.com/view/zhigangbaohomepage/).

Qualification

1. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related area.
2. Candidates are expected to have a strong research background in the area of Random Matrix Theory, Free Probability Theory, or High-dimensional Statistics.

Application
The following documents are required:

1. An up-to-date C.V.
2. A cover letter
3. A list of publications
4. Two academic references are required.

If interested, applicants may email their C.V. and a cover letter to Prof. Zhigang Bao (zgbao@hku.hk) first. Any inquiries can be sent to the same email address.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement, and at least two academic references. Review of applications will start on September 30, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.