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Departmental Postdoctoral Researcher

Lensa
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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The Department of Statistics and Data Science of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of statistics with a focus on agentic AI, causal inference, uncertainty quantification, AI reasoning, and/or deep learning theory . The position is designed to be a career-building step for new scholars. The primary focus is for the scholar to develop her or his research program. A light teaching load will also be part of the position. The position will start in Fall 2026 for an initial appointment of one year with a possible extension to three years based on satisfactory performance. A competitive salary will be provided.

Candidates should show outstanding capacity for research, as well as excellent communication skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in statistics or a related field from an accredited institution.

To apply you can submit the following materials through our online application system:

  • Cover letter.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Selected paper(s) and/or publication(s) if available
  • Contact information for three references who will automatically receive requests for letters of recommendation

For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to have all required application documents submitted by February 16, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Any questions can be directed to stat.postdoc.hire@wharton.upenn.edu.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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