PhD Student in Statistics

Stockholm University

Sweden

Institution: Stockholm University
Department: Department of Mathematics
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time (100%)
Salary: Fixed salary
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Reference Number: SU FV-0824-26
Application Deadline: 22 April 2026
Published: 09 March 2026

About the Department

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has a long tradition of excellent research and holds a prominent position in Scandinavian mathematics. The department consists of three divisions: Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics. Research at the Division of Mathematical Statistics covers theoretical and applied statistics, discrete probability, stochastic control theory, insurance mathematics, and epidemic modelling.

For more information, please visit the Department of Mathematics.

Project Description

This position is for a PhD project on stochastic processes and statistical methods in mathematical biology, supervised by Martina Favero. More information about the project is available on the PhD program information page under “PhD thesis projects in mathematical statistics.”

Note: This position is only for projects within Mathematical Statistics; Mathematics and Computational Mathematics have separate PhD programs.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet both general and specific entry requirements for postgraduate education.

General Requirements: Completion of a second-cycle degree, or equivalent, with at least 240 higher education credits (60 credits at the second-cycle level), or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Specific Requirements: At least 60 credits in mathematical statistics, including:
- Probability Theory II (7.5 credits)
- Stochastic Processes II (7.5 credits)
- Statistical Inference (7.5 credits)
- Linear Statistical Models (7.5 credits)
- A thesis of at least 15 credits in a mathematical statistics subject

Recommended references for course content: Gut: An Intermediate Course in Probability Theory, Grimmett & Stirzaker: Probability and Random Processes, Ross: An Introduction to Probability Models, Lindgren: Statistical Theory, Casella & Berger: Statistical Inference.

Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates will be assessed based on their capacity to benefit from the training, using the following criteria:

Documented knowledge in a relevant research field
Analytical and creative thinking
Initiative and independence
Collaboration skills
Written and oral proficiency in Swedish and English

Assessment will be based on previous studies, grades, thesis quality, references, motivation letter, relevant experience, and interviews if shortlisted.

Admission follows the Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the Employment

Fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100)
Maximum employment corresponds to four years of full-time doctoral education
Primarily devoted to doctoral studies; up to 20% may involve teaching, research, or administrative duties
Employment is renewed annually (initially one year, then up to two years at a time)

Stockholm University is committed to a discrimination-free workplace with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

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