Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics

University of Otago

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for an 18-month fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow in Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Applicants with interests in any statistics topic may apply but those with experience in hierarchical modelling, Bayesian inference or ecological statistics will be especially welcome.

The specific project involves the development of hierarchical models and Bayesian inference methods for latent variable problems in ecology.

The starting date for the position is negotiable but preferably as soon after 1 February 2009 as possible.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Richard Barker, Chair of Statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Tel 03 479 7756, Email /rbarker//@maths.otago.ac.nz./ Specific information about the department can be obtained from the Departmental web page_ www.maths.otago.ac.nz

Applications quoting reference number A08/126 close on Wednesday 1 October 2008.