{"id":7483,"date":"2018-09-13T12:26:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T12:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/website.prod.unilu.spikeseed.cloud\/en\/news\/university-receives-2-5-million-euros-for-research-in-data-science\/"},"modified":"2018-09-13T12:26:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T12:26:58","slug":"university-receives-2-5-million-euros-for-research-in-data-science","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/news\/university-receives-2-5-million-euros-for-research-in-data-science\/","title":{"rendered":"University receives 2.5 million euros for research in data science"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Luxembourg has recently been awarded a prestigious ERA (European Research Area) Chair grant under the EU\u2019s Horizon 2020 framework programme. With a budget of 2.5 million euros for the period 2019-2024, the university will create a high-level research group in mathematical statistics and data science. It is the very first time that this prize is given to a Luxembourg institution.<\/p>\n

\nAnswer market needs<\/h2>\n

Entitled \u201cERA Chair in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science for the University of Luxembourg \u2013 SanDAL\u201d, this action aims to fill a gap in current research activities to position Luxembourg as a key player in mathematics research. Prof. Jean-Marc Schlenker<\/a>, Head of the Mathematics Research Unit (RMATH<\/a>) at the University of Luxembourg explains: \u201cWithin a few years only, we have succeeded in building an internationally renowned department in the fields of probability theory, geometry, number theory and mathematical physics. However, with the growing importance of data science in all sectors of the economy and especially in logistics, healthcare, ICT, manufacturing and finance, Luxembourg suffers from a lack of skilled scientists, engineers and researchers. Therefore, this outstanding award will enable us to meet the job market\u2019s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nDevelop research and training<\/h2>\n

The project will boost research and training in mathematical statistics and data science. The ERA Chair research activities will focus on two areas: \u201cHigh-Dimensional Data Analysis\u201d to have a deeper understanding of emerging computational tools and \u201cNew Mathematical Tools for Contemporary Statistics\u201d to develop new and more sophisticated statistical methods. In addition, new teaching programmes at Master and PhD levels will be elaborated to provide future students with the necessary skills in mathematical statistics and data science to understand, develop and apply new tools in various fields. Prof. St\u00e9phane Pallage, Rector of the University of Luxembourg, sees all the benefits of this new funding: \u201cThe multidisciplinary ERA Chair will increase the international reputation of the University of Luxembourg by attracting and retaining experienced researchers. Moreover, it will support the competitiveness of the Luxembourg economy by transferring knowledge and know-how\u201d.<\/p>\n

\nRecruitment of an expert team<\/h2>\n

To ensure the development of a strong and sustainable new direction of research, the University of Luxembourg will recruit highly qualified research staff, namely a permanent professor who will act as the ERA Chair Holder, two postdoctoral researchers and three PhD candidates. Applications for the position of Professor in Mathematical Statistics and Data Science are open until 1 January 2019 via the job portal<\/a> of the University of Luxembourg.<\/p>

\n \n\"\"\n

\n Figure : concept global du projet SanDAL : contexte de la politique de recherche et d\u2019innovation, plan d\u2019action, Chaire ERA et impacts pr\u00e9vus <\/p>\n <\/figure>

The ERA Chair SanDAL has received funding from the European Union\u2019s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 811017.<\/p>

—<\/p>