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JOB:Research Fellow positions at the University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Faculty of Informatics

Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology

Research Fellows in Statistical Methodology - up to three positions

The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology at the University 
of Wollongong 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 10 academic staff, including four professors, 15 research 
students and links with major statistical agencies in Australia and 
overseas. Due to success in securing research funding, CSSM is 
seeking skilled and enthusiastic staff to fill the following Research 
Fellow positions.

Research Fellow - Combining Longitudinal Survey Data

Fixed-term 3, years

This position will focus on research associated with statistical 
methods applicable to the ARC/NHMRC funded project "Learning to Age 
Well from Longitudinal Ageing Studies". This will involve research 
into methods to combine data from several longitudinal surveys. The 
successful applicant may also undertake various research and 
consulting projects in statistical methodology in sample surveys and 
official statistics. The position may involve a limited amount of teaching.

Research Fellow - Small Group Analysis from Sample Surveys

Fixed-term, 3 years

This position is to undertake research into new methods for small 
sample estimation under the ARC funded Linkage grant "New Methods for 
Small Group Analysis from Sample Surveys". The primary focus of the 
research will be in the use non-linear mixed effects models and 
spatially correlated data to obtain improved small area inference. 
This project involves close cooperation with the Australian Bureau of 
Statistics, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource 
Economics, NSW Health and the NZ Ministry of Health.

Research Fellow - Sample Surveys and Linked Data

Fixed-term, 2 years

This position is to undertake various research and consulting 
projects in sample surveys and official statistics, including 
research on methods of sampling rare groups and on analysis of 
probabilistically linked data. The position may involve a limited 
amount of teaching. This position has the possibility for extension 
should further funding be available.

All positions require a PhD in a relevant field of statistics, or 
near completion of a PhD and strong research potential.  Whilst all 
positions are advertised as full time, requests for part-time 
appointments will be considered.

Candidates must address the selection criteria specified in the 
Position Description which is available from our website 
<http://www.uow.edu.au>www.uow.edu.au/vacancies.

How to apply:  Please go to our website 
<http://employment.uow.edu.au/>http://employment.uow.edu.au/ to 
submit your application online & for more information about these 
positions and UOW.

For further information, please contact Professor David Steel on (61) 
(0) 2 4221 3823 or [log in to unmask] Appointment is based on merit. 
As women are under-represented in academic positions, suitably 
qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Applications close 19 August 2007          Quote Ref No: 21797




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