Professor in Statistics
Leading academic position in biostatistics and human health at a top European technical university.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a proven track record in biostatistics, human health, and interdisciplinary collaboration, seeking to lead academic research and education in a collaborative technical university environment.
Overview
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a full professor position in Statistics within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. This role focuses on advancing research in biostatistics and environmental statistics, particularly in relation to human health, with a strong emphasis on translating theoretical insights into practical applications. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and data science. The position also involves teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels, fostering an inclusive and innovative research culture.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead cutting-edge research in biostatistics and environmental statistics with a focus on human health applications.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty members.
- Teach and develop curriculum at BEng, BSc, MSc, and PhD levels across multiple disciplines.
- Provide academic leadership and guidance to the Statistics and Data Analysis section at DTU.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering and data science departments.
- Contribute to societal impact through research and academic advisory roles.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative research environment.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Mathematical Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and teaching
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding research record with a strong publication history in top-tier biostatistics and health-related journals
- Proven expertise in biostatistics and environmental statistics with a focus on human health applications
- Strong theoretical foundation in statistical principles and modern data science techniques
- Demonstrated record of high-impact research publications and successful grant applications
- Experience in supervising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
- Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary research projects and foster collaboration
- Experience in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Documented societal impact through research or academic advisory roles
- Open to all qualified candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applicants must submit their application through the DTU recruitment portal. The application should include a detailed CV, publication list, teaching portfolio, and a statement of research and teaching philosophy. Additional required documents may include letters of recommendation and a research proposal outlining future plans.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Publication list
- Teaching portfolio
- Statement of research philosophy
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
- Research proposal (optional but recommended)
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