Research Fellow

University of Wollongong

Research Fellow in Statistical Computation & Methodology Computational Statistics for Mixed Models

Faculty of Informatics

3 year full time fixed term (0.8 would be considered)

The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology is a vibrant and growing research centre that undertakes fundamental and industry focussed research, training, and consulting projects involving statistical or survey methodology. The Centre has 17 academic staff, including four professors, over 20 research students and links with major statistical agencies in Australia and overseas. The CSSM is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic statistician with a strong focus on statistical computing to fill a Research Fellow position.

This fixed term (3 year) position is made possible by funding from CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics (CMIS) and will develop data structures and algorithms as the core framework for a mixed model software library aimed at achieving high computational efficiency in the statistical analysis of large complex problems. You must hold a PhD in a relevant field of statistics or computer science, or near completion of a PhD.

Candidates must address the selection criteria specified in the Position Description which is available from our website. For further information, please contact Professor Brian Cullis on +61 2 4221 5641 or + 61 0407 338 825, or email bcullis@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 6 March 2011
Quote Ref No 23813

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