The University of Vienna is offering two PhD-Universitätsassistent/in ("prae doc") positions at the Department of Statistics and Decision Support Systems (Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics). Identification number of advertisement: 1559 The positions are meant to support young scientists through their Ph.D. research. Employment (30 hrs/week) is based on 2-year contracts. Duration of Employment: 01.09.2012, 30 hours/week The successful applicants will enter the department's Ph.D. program and are expected to work on model selection, model averaging, the design of techniques for dealing with high-dimensional data, or similar statistical methods. Profile: A Master's or comparable degree in statistics, mathematics, or a closely related discipline (completed or pending completion); a solid background in statistics and probability theory; and promising potential for original research. To receive full consideration, applications must include vita, transcripts, at least three letters of reference, a research statement, and up to three selected publications or preprints; must be submitted on or before 24.11.2010 ; and must refer to identification number 1558. Applications can be submitted by email to [log in to unmask]; by mail to [log in to unmask], Pötscher Benedikt , University of Vienna, Universitaetsstr. 5/9, 1010 Vienna, Austria; or online at http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/. For further information please contact Prof. Benedikt Pötscher, [log in to unmask] The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration. Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna Identification number of advertisement: 1559 -- University of Vienna, Statistics Department You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank. You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.