Please see the announcement below, about a new PhD studentship in the
Leverhulme-funded "Bridges" programme at Warwick,
http://warwick.ac.uk/bridges-phd
This opportunity arises because of an unexpected withdrawal.
Please note the short deadline, *14 July 2015*, for submission of
expressions of interest as described below.
For suggested potential research areas, please see the 'Projects' tab
at the website above. We would welcome applicants with a strong
statistical background to work in any area of social-scientific
research.
David Firth
http://warwick.ac.uk/dfirth
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PhD scholarship bridging the social and mathematical sciences
Statements of interest are now being accepted for a Leverhulme-funded PhD
Scholarship at the University of Warwick. Prospective students will be
interested in topics that bridge the social and mathematical sciences,
involving quantitative (mathematical or computational) approaches to
resolving questions in the social sciences.
The goal of this programme is to train students to contribute to and lead
research that brings quantitative sophistication to theory-driven questions
in the social sciences. Students will have a mentor in social sciences
(e.g., Psychology, Economics, Business, Politics, or Sociology) and a
mentor in the mathematical sciences (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, or
Mathematics). Projects can address questions in any domain including, for
example, natural language, finance, health, cognitive representation, or
any other topics related to the social sciences. A list of topics to which
students may apply can be found on the online call, and applicants should
mention their preferred topic(s) in the letter of motivation.
The PhD programme will involve numerous opportunities to develop
quantitative and theoretical skills with guidance from leaders in the
mathematical and social sciences. Successful candidates will be provided
with state-of-the-art resources for computing, and support for research and
conferences, as well as tuition fees and a monthly stipend.
Applicants may come from any background, but should have well-developed
interests in quantitative problem-solving, which may include knowledge of
computer programming, mathematical or statistical training, or prior
training in mathematical modeling. Candidates should be proficient in
English. The scholarship covers EU fees and living expenses, but overseas
students are eligible to apply.
The closing date for submission of statements of interest is 14 July 2015.
Applicants should submit online a CV, academic transcripts, a letter of
motivation indicating why the student’s interests and qualifications are a
good fit for the Bridges Programme along with their proposed project of
interest and potential supervisors. They should also have two referees send
a letter of recommendation to
Professor Thomas Hills <[log in to unmask]>
(with ‘recommendation’ and the candidate’s full name in the subject line).
Evidence of quantitative skills, such as
quantitative GRE scores or evidence of having taken quantitative courses,
is also welcome. Students' statements of interest should be submitted
online at:
http://warwick.ac.uk/bridges-phd/how-to-apply
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Professor Thomas Hills
Department of Psychology
University of Warwick
Director, Bridges-Leverhulme Doctoral Training Centre in Mathematical and
Social Sciences
Academic Lead, Behavioural Science Global Research Priority
Ph: +044 (024) 765 23183
Mb: +044 (075) 268 19276
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