Postdoc Position in Statistics

Royal Institute of Technology

School: School of Engineering Sciences, KTH
Reference number: PA-2025-4280

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics at KTH invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in random matrix theory and high-dimensional statistics, in close collaboration with Associate Professor Johannes Heiny.

The research project focuses on understanding phase transitions and universality for spectral statistics of random matrices and their applications in high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, and probability theory.

The Department of Mathematics at KTH offers a high-quality and active research environment across a broad spectrum of mathematical fields, including both pure and applied mathematics. Research areas include random matrix theory, discrete geometry, combinatorics, topology, mathematical foundations of data and AI, and mathematical statistics. A wide range of training opportunities for further academic qualification is provided.

Up to 20% of the position may include teaching or supervision duties.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

  • Strong background in probability and modern statistics, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

    • Random matrix theory

    • High-dimensional statistics

    • Gaussian approximations

    • Time series

    • Point processes

    • Extreme value theory

  • High motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

  • Good communicative skills in English, both spoken and written, required for daily work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

  • Publications in leading journals or conferences in probability, statistics, or machine learning.

  • Teaching skills and pedagogical qualifications.

  • Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted through KTH’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and submitted according to the instructions in the advertisement.

The application must include:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) including relevant professional experience and knowledge

  • Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies (with translations into English or Swedish if applicable)

  • Brief account describing:

    • Why you want to conduct research

    • Your academic interests

    • How these relate to your previous studies and future goals
      (maximum two pages)

  • Master’s and PhD thesis (draft accepted if not finalized)

  • Contact information for two references who have agreed to be contacted

The complete application must be received by KTH no later than midnight CET/CEST on the final application date.

About the Employment

  • Employment type: Temporary position

  • Duration: Up to two years

  • Extent: 100% full-time

  • Position type: Postdoctoral fellow (time-limited, research-focused position intended as a first career step after the doctorate)

Other Information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Position Details

  • Type of employment: Temporary

  • Contract type: Full time

  • Full-time equivalent: 100%

  • Start date: According to agreement

  • Salary: Monthly salary

  • Number of positions: 1

  • Location: Stockholm

  • County: Stockholms län

  • Country: Sweden

Dates

  • Published: 16 December 2025

  • Last application date: 26 January 2026

Contact

Johannes Heiny
Email: heiny@kth.se

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