On 4/16/14, Adrian Bowman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Pd.D. project
>
> Interactive representations of uncertainty for modern statistical inference
>
> Closing date: 1st June 2014
>
> In many scientific areas the exploration of the uncertainty of
> parameters or quantities of interest is as important as estimating the
> individual effects. A careful assessment of uncertainty using
> statistical modelling lends support to a scientific analysis. But such
> assessments can be limited by the use of static summaries for data and
> statistical model parameters, which cannot capture the space of
> variations or the sensitivity of model elements to change. Interactive
> exploration of uncertainty, while more computationally intensive, can
> afford investigation of otherwise difficult-to-perceive interactions
> and relationships between quantities of interest, and can generate new
> scientific hypotheses. This Ph.D. project will propose and investigate
> methods for effective interactive exploration of uncertainty in data
> and statistical model output suited to large sensor networks.
>
> Candidates should have an excellent single or combined degree in
> Statistics or Computing Science and have strong computational and
> mathematical modelling skills. Excellent written and oral
> communication skills, and strong time-management skills are also
> desirable.
>
> The College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow is
> investing in interdisciplinary research on sensors and sensor systems.
> This exciting project will be co-supervised by academics from the
> Schools of Computing Science, and Mathematics and Statistics.
>
> The studentship covers fees and a stipend (at UK and EU student
> levels). The stipend is based on the UK Research Council rates and the
> studentship will be of 3.5 years duration.
>
> For further information, please contact:
> Dr. John Williamson ([log in to unmask])
> Prof. Adrian Bowman ([log in to unmask])
>
> Prof. Peter Craigmile from Ohio State University will also be a
> collaborator on the project.
>
> Prof. Adrian Bowman
> BSc (Hons) Dip.Math.Stat PhD FRSE
> Professor of Statistics
>
> Direct line: +44 (0)141 330 4046
> Fax: +44 (0)141 330 4814
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Web: www.stats.gla.ac.uk/~adrian
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