Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied Mathematics & Statistics

General Description

The Johns Hopkins University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics invites applicants for one or more positions as Postdoctoral Fellow. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. prior to their appointment start date, and no later than 8 / 31 / 2026 and show definite promise in research and teaching. Theteaching load will be at most one course each semester, and often as little as one course per year, depending on funding and needs of the department, so that theappointee will have ample time for research. The appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal, depending on funding availability.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Domenico Giannone. Professor Giannone's research lies at the intersection of economics, applied statistics, and data science, with a focus on advancing empirical and computational methods for understanding complex economic and financial systems.

Research Areas :

Applied statistics and econometrics with emphasis on high-dimensional data analysis, forecasting and predictive modeling, machine learning methods, and applications involving text and other non-traditional data sources.

The fellow will contribute to and extend research in these areas, engaging in projects that develop and apply cutting-edge quantitative methods to address pressing questions in economics and related fields. This role provides an opportunity to collaborate with Professor Giannone on innovative interdisciplinary work within the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships (BDP) program, fostering connections across economics, statistics, and data science.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue independent but complementary research, co-author publications, and participate in seminars and collaborative initiatives that promote methodological innovation and cross-disciplinary engagement.

Applicants are asked to submit (a) an AMS standard coversheet; (b) acurriculum vitae; (c) a description of research interests and have at least three letters of recommendation submitted.

Applicants should apply using : https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 177632

Additionally, the candidates should contact Professor Domenico Giannone via email at [emailprotected] , with a message containing "Postdoctoral Fellow" in the subject line, discussing any potential overlap ofresearch interests with Professor Giannone.

Applications received by 12 / 31 / 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration; early application is advisable.

To apply for this position, visit : apply.interfolio.com / 177632

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education / training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.