PhD Fellowship in Biostatistics and Causal Inference

A PhD fellowship in biostatistics is available from the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. The fellowship will concentrate on developing methods for nonparametric inference about diverse causal effects. This fellowship is anticipated to begin on March 1, 2024, or as soon as practicable after that date. With a focus on observational and experimental data, partially recognized effects, and survival analysis, the chosen applicant will be in charge of creating and implementing statistical approaches for causal inference.

Project Description:

Applicants who are highly qualified and driven are encouraged to apply for this PhD scholarship. The main focus of the study will be on causal inference for partially identifiable effects and survival endpoints. This will include researching survival estimands, deriving bounds for survival endpoints, estimating symbolic bounds efficiently, and dealing with partially identified estimands for treatment optimization. For the research, a firm understanding of linear optimization and counting process theory will be beneficial.

Job Description:

As a PhD student in the field of biostatistics and causal inference, your key tasks at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Public Health include:

• Conducting an independent research project under supervision
• Completing PhD courses or equivalent education (approximately 30 ECTS points)
• Active participation in research environments, possibly including collaboration with other research teams
• Gaining experience in teaching and other forms of knowledge dissemination related to your PhD project
• Writing a PhD thesis based on your research project

Key Criteria for Applicants:

To be considered for this Ph.D. scholarship, applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• Strong background in mathematics and statistics, ideally with a degree in mathematics, statistics, or engineering sciences
• Demonstrated skills in theoretical and applied statistics
• Proficiency in programming with R
• The ability to communicate research findings through teaching, conference presentations, and scientific paper publications in international journals
• Not already enrolled as a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Place of Employment:

This PhD fellowship is being held at the University of Copenhagen’s CSS, Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health. The job offers innovative and stimulating working circumstances in a dynamic, global research environment.

Terms of Employment:

• Average weekly work hours: 37 hours
• Position: Fixed-term
• Duration: Three years
• Start Date: March 1, 2024, or as soon as possible after that
• Salary and pension based on the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State and the Ministry of Taxation
• Starting monthly salary (as of October 2023): Approximately 28,900 DKK (roughly 3,800 EUR)
• Conditional requirement: Successful enrollment as a Ph.D. student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Application Procedure:

By selecting “Apply now,” interested candidates can electronically submit their applications. The following files in PDF format must be included with the application:

• Application Letter (Motivation) – One page
• CV with details on schooling, work history, language proficiency, and relevant abilities
• Official transcript of records in the original language
• Certified copy of the Master of Science degree in the original language
• Authorized translation into English (if degree is issued in a language other than Danish or English)

The application window closes at 23:59 GMT+1 on November 15, 2023. Applications that do not match the specified standards or are submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

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The Further Process:

In conjunction with the hiring committee, the authorized recruitment manager will choose candidates for evaluation following the application deadline. If an unbiased assessor finds that any applicant’s application has been accepted for evaluation, they shall swiftly notify all applicants. Each applicant will have the chance to offer assessment-related feedback following the evaluation procedure.

The Ministerial Order No. 242 of March 13, 2012, regarding the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities, will govern the applicant assessment process.

Questions:

Please get in touch with Associate Professors Erin Gabriel or Helene Rytgaard for more details regarding the Ph.D. fellowship. The Graduate School webpage has general information about Ph.D. programs at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

The University of Copenhagen welcomes applications from deserving individuals from all backgrounds and values diversity. Visit our website https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
• Employment Start: March 1, 2024
• Working Hours: Full-time
• Department/Location: Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen