Dr. Jan Bauer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jan O. Bauer is a tenured Assistant Professor in the Department of Econometrics and Data Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on statistical learning methods, particularly in areas such as dimensionality reduction, hierarchical variable clustering, and variable selection, especially in high-dimensional, low-sample-size contexts. He obtained his Ph.D. in Econometrics and Statistics from Universität Basel in 2023 and holds a Master's degree in Mathematics-Economics from Københavns Universitet. He has developed software to analyze datasets and is actively involved in academic activities, contributing to the fields of econometrics and statistics.

Research Interests

Statistical Learning Dimensionality Reduction Hierarchical Variable Clustering Variable Selection High-Dimensional Data Analysis

Courses

Probability Inference Introductory Econometrics

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.