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MARIE CURIE Research Training Network (RTN) COMISEF Computational Optimization Methods in Statistics, Econometrics and Finance 12 Appointments for Early Stage Researchers (3 Years) 2 Appointments for Experienced Researchers (2 Years) This new RTN with research groups in 12 european universities has been established to develop novel optimization procedures for applications in statistics, econometrics and finance which cannot be tackled by means of standard, e.g. analytical or classical numerical methods. Thereby, COMISEF will concentrate on analysis and development of optimization methods based on optimization theory as well as heuristic search. It will consider the statistical analysis and performance of these methods. The network brings together the specific expertise in many complementary areas available in our partner institutions. In particular, the following range of approaches is considered: econometrics – financial market analysis – computing – agent-based modelling - time series analysis Young researchers recruited into this RTN will experience an outstanding interdisciplinary training in quantitative methods in statistics, econometrics and finance with a strong computational component. They will benefit from a well structured training programme in scientific and transferable skills exploiting the capacities of all partner institutions. Networking will be enhanced by the mobility between partner groups. On completing their training, they will be exceptionally well placed for careers in contemporary academic and industrial research. There are 12 appointments as research assistants at the postgraduate level offering the opportunity to prepare for a PhD (3 Years, up to 3.500 Euro gross salary per month) and 1 postdoctoral appointment (2 Years, up to 5.800 Euro gross salary per month) starting June 2007 and 1 postdoctoral appointment (2 Years, up to 5.800 Euro gross salary per month) starting June 2008. Details of the contracts will be subject to the respective local legal terms and the EU work programme (http://cordis.europa.eu/fp6/mobility.htm). Further details can be found on http://www.comisef.eu/ and the group pages linked from there. For further enquiries contact: Peter Winker, University of Giessen, Department of Economics, Licher Strasse 64, D-35394 Giessen, Germany, Tel.: +49-641-99-22640, [log in to unmask] Applications should be sent to [log in to unmask] in electronic format (a single pdf-file) including a completed application form (download from www.comisef.eu), letter of intent, CV, copies of diploma and a list of all publication of the last three years if applicable. Closing date: 28th February 2007.