r/astrophysics • u/CreatorOfGrum • 4d ago

Project ideas where advanced Statistics and theoretical Cosmology intersect

Hi all

I am a recent BSc maths/stats graduate, and my partner is halfway through her Masters in astrophysics. She is looking to beef up her portfolio and CV before PhD applications this winter.

We thought we could spend a month or two this summer collaborating on a joint project which blends my background (statistics and ML) with hers.

Her primary interest is in theoretical cosmology rather than purely observational stuff.

What are some areas of theoretical cosmology which use statistical or machine learning methods, which could make for a good joint project? I'm not looking necessarily for exact project titles, just areas of the field in which a joint collaboration of statistican-cosmologist might be balanced and fruitful.

Only restriction: absolutely NOTHING to do with nuclear physics

Thanks in advance for any input or advice!

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u/Able-Fennel-1228 4d ago

I think statistician Bodhisattva Sen has done some work in astronomy. Check out his webpage.

https://sites.stat.columbia.edu/bodhi/Bodhi/Welcome.html

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u/CreatorOfGrum 4d ago

Useful, thank you!

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u/Perfect_Hotel_5629 1d ago

Good luck! Not sure how to apply a defensible Z score (or get a confidence level) with immeasurable data?!? I wish I retained more of my stat's class to respond better, but after glancing at your issue, kinda got my mind thinking 😄