Research Associate - Berlin, Deutschland - Weierstraß-Institut für Angewandte Analysis und Stochastik

Weierstraß-Institut für Angewandte Analysis und Stochastik

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Berlin, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.
V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven non-university research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz Association.

Research Associate (f/m/d):

for the development of a platform for statistical algorithms
(
Ref. 23/04)

in the Research Group

" Stochastic Algorithms and Nonparametric Statistics"
(Head:
Professor Vladimir Spokoiny) devoted to the topic
"TA3: Statistics and Machine Learning", starting April 15, 2023
.

You will be a part of a Germany-wide team responsible for the development of infrastructures for mathematics, implementing the FAIR principles and supporting Open Science.

The work tasks include:

Integrate datasets for algorithms in statistics into the MaRDI data platform.
Integrate CRAN into the MaRDI platform and the MaRDI knowledge graph
Create a library of statistical analysis workflows
Develop guidelines for the peer review process related to statistics and statistical software
Shape the field of statistics within MaRDI and contribute new ideas

We are looking for:
Applicants with university degree preferably in mathematics, natural science, engineering, computer science or related fields. Experience with programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Matlab or Julia) in statistics.

Skills and experience with the following is desirable but can also be learned on the job:

Scripting languages and software repositories (especially R and CRAN)
Tools for collaborative work (GitHub, gitlab)
Knowledge of representation methods and knowledge graphs
Working in spatially distributed workgroups

What we offer:

An open and supportive working environment
A versatile job in a modern equipped institute, located in Berlin-Mitte
A place within the research group "Stochastic Algorithms and
Nonparametric Statistics" at WIAS (Head:

Professor Vladimir Spokoiny)

The opportunity to be a part in building an infrastructure for future datadriven mathematical research.
WIAS Berlin is a premier research institution known for its strength in mathematical modeling, optimization, dynamical systems, and applied mathematics in general.
Payment according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) including the usual social benefits (30 vacation days in a 5day week, company pension plan); subsidy for the company ticket for public transport.
Mobile working
A certified (Audit berufundfamilie) familyfriendly work environment.

This is a full-time position and initially limited until September 30, 2026.

**The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the position will be filled.