POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
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Anticipated start date: Winter / Spring 2010
Duration: 1 year, renewable for at least 2 further years.
Location: Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Salary range: $35,000 to $45,000 (CAD) gross, depending on research experience.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a vibrant research group in the Department of
Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Guelph. The group, which is led by Dr Paul McNicholas, specializes in the
development of novel clustering and classification methodologies.
Description: The work involves the development of novel model-based techniques for the clustering of incomplete categorical
data, and studying the potential impact of the resulting clusterings on the balanced-incomplete-block designs that produced the
data. This project is the result of ongoing collaboration between Dr McNicholas and an industrial partner, and so the successful
candidate will gain experience working with an industrial partner.
Qualifications: A PhD in Statistics, or a closely related field, is required. Ideally, the candidate will have demonstrated research
ability in at least one of the key areas – clustering and experimental design – and will be an experienced programmer. However,
candidates with strong publication records outside of the key areas will also be considered. The ability to work within a
collaborative research team is essential.
Application: To apply, send a curriculum vitae including contact information for three referees who can speak to your research
abilities, a list of publications, and a statement outlining your research activities to date to Dr McNicholas at
[log in to unmask] When listing publications, first list work accepted by, or submitted to, peer reviewed statistics journals,
then list any other publications.
Applications will be considered from January 4, 2010 until the position is filled.
For further information, please see www.uoguelph.ca/~pmcnicho/
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