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