Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow – University of California, Berkeley

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow – University of California, Berkeley

• Institution: University of California, Berkeley

• Department: Department of Statistics

• College: College of Computing, Data Science, and Society

• Position: Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow

• Job Number: JPF05588

• Position Title: Postdoctoral Employee

• Number of Positions: Up to 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Appointment

• Percent Time: 100%

• Location: Berkeley, California, United States

• Research Areas: Statistics, Probability, Data Science, Mathematics, and related fields

• Teaching / Service Duties: None

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 67.85 lakh – INR 81.37 lakh annually

• Anticipated Start: Spring 2027

• Initial Duration: 2 Years

• Possible Extension: Subject to performance and availability of funding

• Full Consideration Date: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Final Application Deadline: December 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Overview of the Fellowship

The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for up to two full-time Postdoctoral Neyman Fellow positions.

The fellowship provides substantial independence to pursue an original research programme in Statistics, Probability, Data Science, or a related field while participating actively in Berkeley Statistics’ interdisciplinary research community.

Each Fellow will have a Berkeley faculty sponsor serving as mentor and administrative supervisor, while retaining significant freedom in selecting and developing research directions.

Research Areas

Relevant areas include:

• Theoretical Statistics

• Applied Statistics

• Computational Statistics

• Probability

• Data Science

• Mathematics

• Interdisciplinary Statistical Research

Berkeley Statistics particularly values interdisciplinary engagement across areas such as:

• Medicine

• Public Health

• Social Sciences

• Computer Science

Key Responsibilities

The successful Fellow may be expected to:

• Pursue an independent research programme.

• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

• Present research at academic conferences.

• Participate in departmental seminars and research activities.

• Disseminate findings through professional and scientific forums.

• Collaborate with faculty and other research group members.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary research.

• Mentor junior researchers where applicable.

Teaching & Service Requirements

There are no teaching or service duties attached to this fellowship.

The appointment is primarily designed to support independent and collaborative research.

Basic Qualification

At the time of application, candidates must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or

• Be enrolled in a Ph.D. programme.

Additional Qualification at Start Date

By the start of the appointment, candidates must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.

• Have no more than 3 years of post-degree research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in:

• Statistics

• Mathematics

• Data Science

• Related fields

Candidates should demonstrate expertise capable of advancing research in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related interdisciplinary areas.

Salary / Remuneration

The advertised salary range is:

USD 71,491 – USD 85,736 annually

Approximately:

INR 67.85 lakh – INR 81.37 lakh annually

The final salary will be determined according to the applicable UC postdoctoral salary scale and the candidate’s experience level at appointment.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

   • Must include a complete publication list

2. Cover Letter

   • Maximum 1 page

   • Should briefly describe qualifications and interest in the position

3. Statement of Research

   • Maximum 3 pages, including references

   • Should discuss principal research accomplishments and proposed research programme

4. Three Confidential Letters of Reference

All three reference letters must be submitted by the final application deadline.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time Postdoctoral Appointment

• 100% Time

• Research-Focused

• Initial Term: 2 Years

• Possible Extension

• No Teaching Duties

• No Service Duties

• Faculty-Mentored, Independently Directed Research

Important Dates

• Open Date: October 17, 2026

• Full Consideration / Next Review Date: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Final Application Deadline: December 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Anticipated Start: Spring 2027

Candidates should apply by November 1, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications received afterward may be considered only if the positions remain unfilled.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through UC Berkeley Academic Personnel Recruit.

Job Number: JPF05588

Application Link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05588

Help Contact: jspitzer@berkeley.edu

Visa Note

The posting states that, unless explicitly indicated otherwise, the position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B petition that would require the specified supplemental fee.

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