PhD Studentship in Statistical Signal Processing
Department of Engineering
Vacancy Reference No: NA05658

Limit of tenure applies*

A PhD position is available for candidates interested in the area of
Statistical Signal Processing.

You will be working on a new EPSRC-funded project concerning the Bayesian
analysis of data arising from multi-object tracking problems. The emphasis
is on the computational and statistical aspects of the problem and the
development of new methodology. The application of the developed methodology
to the analysis of real biological data will form a significant component of
the project. The project will involve collaboration with a Postdoctoral
Research Associate (already appointed) and the Department of Chemistry. The
candidate will perform her/his research activities jointly at the Signal
Processing Group (http://www-sigproc.eng.cam.ac.uk/) and the Department of
Chemistry .

The Signal Processing Group is a large vibrant group, comprised of about 25
PhDs students and 10 Post-docs, with research activity spanning most areas
in Statistical Signal Processing.

Eligibility

The application is open to nationals of any country, but full tuition fees
are not covered for overseas (non-EU) students. Stipend for 2009-2010 is
13,290 GBP, and available for 3 years. Candidates should hold an
undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, information engineering,
mathematics, statistics, computer science or related fields, and marks
corresponding to the top 10-20 percent cohort of a top university.

Start Date: 1 October 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter (5 January 2010).

Further details may be obtained from Dr Sumeetpal S. Singh
(http://www-sigproc.eng.cam.ac.uk/~sss40/), email: [log in to unmask]

A letter of application, CV, transcripts and references should be sent as
soon as possible to Mrs Janet Milne, Department of Engineering, Trumpington
Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, (email [log in to unmask]). Please include
complete contact information for two referees who can comment on your
academic/research abilities. Applications may be sent by email or hardcopy.
A formal application must be made online to the Board of Graduate Studies.
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/admissions/

* Limit of tenure: 3 years

Closing date: 21 September 2009. Planned Interview dates: As soon as possible.

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