The Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of probability and/or its applications. The position is open for a duration of 12-15 months, between October 2026 and December 2027, subject to agreement. 

The role will involve research work and dissemination of research results (via preprints/publications) on the programme Stochastic methods and their applications, on topics as determined by mutual agreement:
 
• in areas of existing interest of the candidate that fall under probability and its applications; 

• and/or in areas of interest of other members of the programme (which include: processes with stationary independent increments; excursion theory of Markov processes; Tsirelson's theory of stochastic noises; deep/machine learning; Stein's method and the central limit theorem; copulas; actuarial mathematics).

Applicants must have completed their doctoral studies by the start date of the appointment, should be fluent in English, and have demonstrated a capacity for excellence in scientific research. 

To be considered, applications should be submitted by the 15th of May 2026 (Europe/Ljubljana).

For details of the job offer and how to apply, please refer to https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university/public-announcements/fmf-assistant-with-a-doctorate.