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Title	Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics
School	Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area	Statistics
Position 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.
Special Instructions	Please upload: curriculum vitae, research statement, cover letter, two representative publications, and names of three recommendation letter writers. It is recommended to apply by Mar 15, 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.
Minimum Number of References Required	3
Maximum Number of References Allowed	3
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