Research Fellows in Statistical Methodology - up to three positions

Faculty of Informatics, Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology, University of Wollongong

The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology is a vibrant and growing research centre that undertake fundamental and industry focussed research, training, and consulting projects involving statistical or survey methodology. The Centre has 10 academic staff, including four professors, 15 research students and links with major statistical agencies in Australia and overseas. Due to success in securing research funding, CSSM is seeking skilled and enthusiastic staff to fill the following Research Fellow positions.

Research Fellow - Combining Longitudinal Survey Data

Fixed-term 3, years This position will focus on research associated with statistical methods applicable to the ARC/NHMRC funded project Learning to age well from longitudinal ageing studies. This will involve research into methods to combine data from several longitudinal surveys. The successful applicant may also undertake various research and consulting projects in statistical methodology in sample surveys and official statistics. The position may involve a limited amount of teaching.

Research Fellow - Small Group Analysis from Sample Surveys

Fixed-term, 3 years This position is to undertake research into new methods for small group analysis from sample surveys. This project is funded by an ARC Linkage grant involving the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Bureau Agricultural and Resource Economics, NSW Health and the NZ Ministry of Health.

Research Fellow - Sample Surveys and Linked Data

Fixed-term, 2 years This position is to undertake various research and consulting projects in sample surveys and official statistics, including research on methods of sampling rare groups and analysis of linked data. The position may involve a limited amount of teaching. This position has the possibility for extension should further funding be available.

All positions require a PhD in a relevant field of statistics, or near completion of a PhD and strong research potential. Whilst all positions are advertised as full time, requests for part-time appointments will be considered.

Candidates must address the selection criteria specified in the Position Description which is available from our website www.uow.edu.au/vacancies.

How to apply: Please go to our website http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to submit your application online & for more information about these positions and UOW.

For further information, please contact Professor David Steel on (02) 4221 3823 or dsteel@uow.edu.au. Appointment is based on merit. As women are under-represented in academic positions, suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Applications close 19 August 2007
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