PhD Scholarship in Statistics

Massey University

PhD Scholarship in Statistics
Volcanic Risk Solutions
Massey University
Palmerston North
New Zealand

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD scholarship in Statistics at Massey University. This will provide an annual emolument of NZ$22,000, plus payment of fees for three years.

The topic will be the estimation of time-varying risk from volcanic eruptions.

Applicants should have a Masters or good (4 year) Honours degree in statistics, with some knowledge of stochastic processes and statistical computing. No background in volcanology is required, although it would be an advantage. See http://international.massey.ac.nz/massey/students/international/entrance/entrance-requirements_home.cfm for general requirements to enroll at Massey University.

Information about Volcanic Risk Solutions is available at http://volcanic.massey.ac.nz/, and about the Statistics Group at http://www-ist.massey.ac.nz/ResearchGroups/DisplayGroup.asp?GroupID=12.

General information about Palmerston North can be found at http://www.pncc.govt.nz/City/

For further information, or to apply, contact Associate Professor Mark Bebbington Email: m.bebbington@massey.ac.nz Tel: +64 6 3569099 ext 2452