PhD/Postdoc in Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Germany

Statistisches Beratungslabor (StaBLab) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität is hiring for a PhD/Postdoc position focused on Bayesian hierarchical modeling and methods for accounting for complex uncertainty structures.

The successful candidate will support the lab’s work in statistical consulting and teaching. This is a research-oriented opportunity in applied statistics with a strong modeling component, suitable for candidates interested in Bayesian methods, uncertainty quantification, and practical statistical support in an academic environment.

Funding/salary: The post offers a salary of €59,000–€67,000. The position starts as soon as possible.

Eligibility/requirements: The post explicitly targets PhD/Postdoc applicants. No further formal requirements are listed in the post, but a background in statistics, mathematics, or closely related quantitative fields would fit the advertised topic.

Application window: The deadline is 28 August 2026, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.

Research keywords: Bayesian hierarchical modeling, uncertainty quantification, statistical consulting, teaching, applied statistics.