Research Assistant Post
University of Southampton
Faculty of Mathematical Studies, Department of Operational Research
Efficient Solution of semi-Markov Models for Early Detection of Cancer
We are looking for a Research Assistant to work within the Operational
Research group on a project in the area of early detection of cancer. The
research aims to study the use of semi-Markov structures for modelling the
effectiveness of screening policies in the early detection of breast and
colorectal cancers. The work will extend recent joint work with various
national and international institutions. A main objective of the research
is to find efficient numerical methods for solving semi-Markov models and
comparing results with developed simulations.
To be considered for this post, you should have a good first degree, and
ideally a postgraduate qualification, in Operational Research, Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline in Science,
Engineering or Management. You should have expertise in quantitative
modelling, have strong computer programming skills, preferably with
experience in VB, and have an interest or experience in healthcare
modelling.
The appointment will be for up to 11 months. The successful applicant
should be able to commence the research no later than 1st October 2002.
Salary in the range, £17,451 to £26,229 per annum on the Research Grade 1A
scale.
Further particulars are available from the Personnel Department.
Applicants should send a detailed CV to the Personnel Department (H),
University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, Tel: 023 8059
2750, e-mail: [log in to unmask] or minicom 023 8059 5595 to arrive no
later than 1st May 2002. Please quote reference number 01H530.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr. Paul Harper,
Faculty of Mathematical Studies, University of Southampton, Southampton.
SO17 1BJ. UK. Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 2660, Fax: +44 (0) 23 8059 5147
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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Dr Paul Harper
Lecturer in Operational Research
Faculty of Mathematical Studies
University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Tel: 023 8059 2660 Fax: 023 8059 5147
email: [log in to unmask]
Internet: http://www.maths.soton.ac.uk/staff/Harper/
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