Description

The Department of Statistics at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow with Professor Pragya Sur. Professor Sur’s lab focuses on research in high-dimensional statistics, machine learning theory, or more broadly, mathematical foundations of AI.

The appointment will be for up to two years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding. Candidates who have tenure-track offers but would like to defer and do a one-year postdoc are also welcome to apply.

Basic Qualifications:             

Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a directly related field

Additional Qualifications:  

The successful applicant will be expected to have a solid technical background, research experiences showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing skills.

Applying:

Please review all application instructions and apply through the ARIeS portal.

Special Instructions:            

Please upload the following materials: curriculum vitae, research statement, cover letter, two representative publications, and names of three recommendation letter writers.

It is recommended to apply by Mar 15, 2026 but the position will remain open until filled.

Expected Start Date: Between July 1-Aug 15, 2026. Exact date is negotiable.

Contact Information:            

Professor Pragya Sur

Department of Statistics

Harvard University

Maxwell Dworkin

33 Oxford St

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: pragya@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range:              

$67,600-$71,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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