Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow - Department of Statistics
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Employee Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491 - $85,736 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Spring 2027 Position duration: The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding.
Application Deadline
Open date: October 17, 2026 Next review date:Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of Statistics, in the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) at the University of California, Berkeley currently seeks applications for up to two full-time Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow positions. The Berkeley Department of Statistics is proud of our interdisciplinary and collaborative nature, with many faculty and students collaborating across fields such as medicine, public health, the social sciences, and computer science. The Neyman Fellow will pursue an independent program of research in Statistics, Probability, Data Science, or a related field and will participate actively in the Department's research community, including seminars and research interactions. The appointment carries no teaching or service duties. A Berkeley faculty sponsor will serve as mentor and administrative supervisor, while the Fellow will retain substantial freedom in choosing and pursuing research directions. The duties typically associated with this Postdoctoral position may include: publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences, disseminating research findings to the broader scientific community through conferences, seminars, and other professional forums, and collaborating with and contributing to the work of other group members and, when applicable, mentoring junior members of the group. Union: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/postdoctoral-scholars/contract/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in PhD degree program. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)PhD (or equivalent international degree). No more than 3 years of post degree research experience by the start date. Preferred qualificationsPhD (or equivalent international degree) in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. Background in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field who will contribute to the advancement of their field. Statistical, Mathematical and Data Science expertise may include, but is not limited to: Theoretical, Applied, or Computational Statistics, Probability, Data Science, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary activities.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your current CV, including a complete publication list.Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Your cover letter should briefly describe your qualifications and interest in the position and must not exceed one page. Statement of Research - Please discuss your principal research accomplishments and proposed research program. The statement must not exceed three pages, including references. Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Applicants must arrange for their recommenders to submit three confidential letters of recommendation by the final application deadline. All three letters are required and will be read with each complete application at the first substantive review stage Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05588 Help contact:jspitzer@berkeley.edu