Reminder: Deadline 14th December
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Please forward to those who may be interested
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Research Associate
Faculty of Science
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
REF. 5444NET
Applications are sought for a Research Associate to take a leading role in
a research project that aims to develop innovative statistical theory and
adaptive methods in Bayesian computation, and apply those methods to
applications in climate extremes.
As an integral part of a research team, the successful candidate will:
* Take a leading role in the theoretical development of novel
Bayesian methods in at least one of the following areas: Adaptive Markov
chain Monte Carlo, Sequential Monte Carlo, slice sampling, perfect
simulation.
* Develop efficient algorithms to implement the methods developed.
* Apply Bayesian methods to applications in climate extremes.
* Prepare research papers for publication in internationally peer-reviewed
journals.
* Give oral reports and presentations of the research in seminars and
conferences.
This position is funded by an ARC Discovery Project at the School of
Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW, and supervised by Dr. S. A. Sisson and
Dr. Y. Fan. The School of Mathematics and Statistics at UNSW is located in
the Faculty of Science and is recognised nationally and internationally
for its excellence in research and teaching. It is a leading Australian
school on quality measures such as research publications and competitive
grant funding. It has well equipped research and teaching facilities and
offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs
that attract outstanding students from Australia and overseas.
Dr. Sisson is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the UNSW Climate Change
Research Centre (CCRC). The CCRC is a new initiative at UNSW supported by
strategic priorities funding focused on climate change science. The Centre
possesses world-class expertise in the dynamics of the global climate
system with a focus on Australian regional climate extremes and change.
Salary range for Research Associate is A$62,347 - A$66,686 per year (plus
17% employer superannuation plus leave loading)
This is a 2-3 year fixed term, full time position. The period of
appointment will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Start date
is also negotiable although ideally between January -July 2008.
Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their
application. Women and people from equity groups are encouraged to apply.
Please direct any enquiries to Dr. S. A. Sisson on +61 (2) 9385 7034 or
email [log in to unmask]
For the further information visit:
http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/02110705.html
Other web links:
School of Mathematics and Statistics: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au
Faculty of Science: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
Climate Change Research Centre: http://www.cedl.unsw.edu.au/
Applications close : 14 December 2007
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S. A. Sisson
School of Mathematics & Statistics Phone: +61-2-938-57027
University of New South Wales Fax: +61-2-938-57123
Sydney 2052, Australia Web:
www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~scott
UNSW CRICOS Providor Code: 00098G
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