Statistics Research Fellow

University Of Technology

FIXED-TERM STATISTICS RESEARCH FELLOW
POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY

A research fellow position in statistical methodology, theory and computing is available for commencement on or after 10th March 2014.

The position is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project:

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Chief investigators: Prof Matt Wand Dr John Ormerod
Partner investigator: Prof Michelle Wang

Length of position: 1 year

Location: School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney, City Campus (Broadway), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Essential criteria:

Degree in Statistics.

Familiarity with the R computing environment. Desirable criteria:

Post-graduate degree in Statistics.

Familiarity with the BUGS computing environment.

Familiarity with C and/or Fortran programming.

Familiarity with linear mixed models and/or hierarchical Bayesian models.

Track record of published work in the English language.

A feeling for the type of work to be undertaken can be obtained from inspection of the manuscripts featuring both author names `Ormerod' and `Wand' and/or those with author name `Luts' on http://matt-wand.utsacademics.info/papers.html

Sydney is a cosmopolitan city with a mild climate, spectacular geography and a myriad of dining and entertainment options. The following web-sites provide information on life in Sydney: www.sydney.com.au www.sydneyaustralia.com www.sydney.com

The job location is a few minutes walk from Sydney's Central Railway Station. This provides a convenient link to the areas of Sydney served by its extensive railway network (www.cityrail.info/stations/network_map).

A part-time appointment may be considered.

Applicants should please e-mail a cover letter and curriculum vitae, both in PDF format, to
Professor Matt Wand matt.wand@uts.edu.au
by 21st February 2014.

Question and clarifications about the position should be addressed to Professor Wand.

University of Technology, Sydney
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