PhD fellowship in applied statistics
PhD Fellowship en Statistiques Appliquées au Danemark
Københavns Universitet
Titre du poste : PhD Fellowship in Applied Statistics
Localisation : København
Début prévu : 1er octobre 2025 ou dès que possible après cette date.
Description du poste
Le département de Plant and Environmental Science de l’Université de Copenhague propose un poste de doctorat axé sur l’analyse des courbes de croissance des fèves faba. Ce projet s’inscrit dans un cadre de recherche sponsorisé par la Novo Nordisk Fonden, intitulé “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”.
Objectifs du projet : L’objectif principal de cette recherche est de développer des méthodes pour évaluer la stabilité des rendements des fèves faba, en intégrant davantage de légumineuses dans nos systèmes agricoles pour répondre aux défis posés par le changement climatique et l’augmentation de la demande alimentaire mondiale. Cela implique une analyse statistique des profils de croissance des fèves faba, sous diverse conditions de gestion et environnementales.
Profil recherché
Nous recherchons des candidats possédant des compétences solides en statistiques. Un background en statistiques, mathématiques ou agriculture est souhaité. Les candidats doivent démontrer leur expérience en modélisation statistique, notamment avec des modèles linéaires généralisés et des modèles mixtes linéaires. De fortes compétences en programmation, particulièrement en R, sont également exigées.
Notre équipe et nos offres
Le candidat retenu rejoindra le groupe de biostatistique du département, collaborant étroitement avec des chercheurs en agronomie, écotoxicologie et phénotypage des plantes. Les travaux de la section Crop Science visent à améliorer la gestion des terres pour une production alimentaire durable dans un climat en mutation.
Encadrement : Le superviseur principal sera l’Associate Professor Signe M. Jensen, avec le soutien de l’Associate Professor Dorte Bodin Dresbøll.
Conditions d’éligibilité et d’emploi
Pour être éligible au programme de doctorat, les candidats doivent avoir complété un diplôme équivalent à un master danois (180 ECTS + 120 ECTS), dans des domaines tels que les statistiques ou l’agriculture.
Engagement : Le poste est à temps plein, pour une durée maximale de 3 ans, et l’emploi est conditionnel à l’acceptation à l’école doctorale de la faculté des sciences de l’Université de Copenhague.
Responsabilités du doctorant
- Effectuer un projet de recherche indépendant sous supervision.
- Compléter des cours de doctorat d’une valeur d’environ 30 ECTS.
- Participer à des environnements de recherche actifs.
- Participer à des activités d’enseignement et de diffusion des connaissances.
- Rédiger des articles scientifiques et défendre une thèse de doctorat.
Qualifications souhaitées
- Compétences professionnelles dans le domaine des statistiques et de la programmation.
- Publications pertinentes dans les domaines de la statistique ou de l’agronomie.
- Expérience de travail pertinente.
- Un esprit curieux et un intérêt marqué pour les statistiques appliquées.
- Compétences linguistiques adéquates.
Procédure de candidature
Les candidatures, en anglais, doivent être soumises électroniquement avant le 8 août 2025. L’application doit inclure :
- Une lettre de motivation d’une page.
- Un CV détaillé.
- Les diplômes originaux et relevés de notes.
- Une liste de publications (si applicable).
- Des lettres de recommandation (si disponible).
Date limite de candidature : 8 août 2025, 23h59 GMT +2.
Questions et informations supplémentaires
Les candidats peuvent contacter le superviseur principal pour des informations spécifiques sur le poste. Pour des informations générales sur le doctorat à la Faculté des SCIENCES, veuillez consulter le site de l’école doctorale.
Inclusivité : L’Université de Copenhague encourage les applications de toutes les personnes, qu’importe leur origine personnelle ou professionnelle, affirmant l’importance de la diversité dans leur environnement académique.
📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sun, 22 Jun 2025 02:45:00 GMT
🏢 Entreprise : Københavns Universitet
📍 Lieu : København
💼 Intitulé du poste : PhD fellowship in applied statistics
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📝 Description du poste : Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.Start date is (expected to be) 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.The projectThere is an urgent need to integrate more grain legumes into our agricultural systems to build efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly plant-based food systems in the face of climate change and the growing global food demand. The DIGIFABA project aims to enhance breeding for yield stability in faba beans by developing phenotyping tools to assess drought stress and yield components. This includes statistical analysis of faba bean growth profiles under different management and environmental conditions.The aim of the PhD project is to develop a methodology for detecting stress from individual plant growthprofiles in legumes. The data will include phenotyping data such as different plant growth parameters, plant physiological measurements and image-based measurements.The solution will rely on nonlinear optimization and generalized non-linear mixed-effects models. Method development will be the main part of the project, but exploration and validation of the developed methodology to real experimental data as well as implementation is also important aspect.Who are we looking for?We are looking for candidates with strong competences within the field of statistics. Applicants can have a background in statistics, mathematics or agriculture, but must have experience with statistical modelling, generalized linear models, linear mixed models, and strong programming skills preferably in R.Our group and research- and what do we offer?The successful applicant will be part of the Biostatics group at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. We are a part of the crop science section and work closely together with researchers across the section and departments on applied statistics within agronomy, eco-toxicology and plant phenotyping. The Crop Science section studies and teaches basic and applied sciences related to crop production, with a focus on the interaction between Genotype, Management and Environment. The aim of the crop science section is to improve land management for sustainable food production in a changing climate, by conducting research in laboratories, greenhouses, semi-field equipment and fields.The successful applicant will in addition be part of the research project (DIGIFABA) group combining expertise in agronomy, statistics, and machine learning consisting of three PhD fellows, two postdocs, the supervisor and co-supervisor from the department and a professor from Department of computer science.The Biostatics group is a part of Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located at Taastrup campus, Copenhagen.We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.Principal supervisor is Associate Professor, Signe M. Jensen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, smj@plen.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +4535333431. Co-supervisor: Associate Professor, Dorte Bodin Dresbøll, Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesThe PhD programmeQualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. statistics or agriculture. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see and .Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.The terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme
- Carry through an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
- Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
- Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
- Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project
We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, i.e. qualifications within statistics and good programming skills.
- Relevant publications within the areas of statistics and/or agronomy
- Relevant work experience
- Other relevant professional activities
- Curious mind-set with a strong interest in and experience with applied statistics
- Good language skills
Application and Assessment ProcedureYour application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.Please include: * Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
- Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
- Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
- Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
- Publication list (if possible)
- Reference letters (if available)
Application deadline:The deadline for applications is 8 August 2025, 23:59 GMT +2.We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at .Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 35.Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: .The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.
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