PhD Fellowships at the Division of Applied Mathematics at the
University of Iceland.
The University of Iceland offers three PhD fellowships under the
direction of faculty members within the Applied Mathematics Division:
* Random effects in statistical multispecies models, under the
direction of Prof. Gunnar Stefansson. The successful candidate will
work on developing nonlinear random effect models and estimation
procedures in the context of multispecies population dynamics in the
marine environment.
* Computational intelligence - adaptive heuristic design, under
the direction of Prof. Thomas Philip Runarsson. The successful
candidate will work on a challenging research project in the area
hyperheuristics, using modern machine learning methods in learning
search strategies for optimization, generalisation and robustness of
evolved/learned strategies.
* Bayesian statistical methods for estimation and spatial
prediction of extreme precipitation applied to precipitation data from
Iceland, under the direction of Associate Research Prof. Birgir
Hrafnkelsson. The successful candidate will work on the development of
Bayesian methodologies for spatial data of extreme values requiring
the use of spatial statistics and non-parametic function estimation.
The fellowships will last for three years. Studies should commence in
fall 2008. Each grant will start at ISK 2,300,000 to cover living
expenses without taxes, no tuition fees but an annual registration fee
of ISK 45,000 is required by the University of Iceland (cf admissions
rules for the University of Iceland).
The applicants should possess an MSc degree with a solid background in
computer programming along with mathematics, statistics or engineering
as required for each project. In addition, good verbal and writing
skills in English are required.
The application should contain a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae
including documentation of academic degrees and a minimum of two
references. Applications should be sent as e-mail attachments in PDF
format to Prof. Gunnar Stefansson, [log in to unmask] (Applied Mathematics
Division, Science Institute. University of Iceland, Dunhagi 5, 107
Reykjavik, Iceland).
The deadline for applications for fall semester, 2008 is April 15.
For further information and links see the fellowship web-page at
http://www.raunvis.hi.is/Reiknifr/index.php?page=vacancies
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