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PhD Studentship in Statistics

[Closing date: 28th March 2013]

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A research studentship is available in Statistics, supervised by Professor Mark Beaumont. This is associated with a research grant, and fully funded by NERC for 42 months, covering fees, and with a tax-free stipend of £13,726 per year. Note that standard NERC rules concerning UK residency apply (see NERC studentship handbook for further details). The studentship is currently due to start on 1 September 2013, although a 1 October start may be possible.

The project
You will conduct basic research in the general area of simulation-based methods of statistical inference for intractable problems, particularly approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) and related Monte Carlo methods. The studentship is associated with a research project, funded in collaboration with Professor Richard Sibly and colleagues at the University of Reading, which aims to parameterise and validate agent-based models in ecology. The wider research project will provide motivation for the studentship, and you will be expected to attend regular joint meetings with the Reading group. However the main emphasis of the studentship is on basic research, and there is a great deal of freedom for personal development within this general area. Further details of the project can be obtained from Prof. Beaumont (e-mail: m.beaumont@bristol.ac.uk). 

You should have at least a good 2.1 degree (predicted or actual) and a background in Mathematical Statistics, with an interest in Monte Carlo (ideally, as demonstrated in a research project at undergraduate or Masters level), and familiarity with a high level language such as R or Matlab. Experience in a low level language such as C may also be useful. 

The Department of Statistics in Bristol has a high reputation within the UK, and offers an excellent and nurturing environment for research and training in statistics. More details about the department and the training programme are available at http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/admissions_postgrad/stats/ . 

Application process
Interested candidates should initially contact Mark Beaumont, and then submit their application online at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply. The application must contain a full transcript of their university record, covering all degrees taken, a C.V, and two letters of reference, as detailed on the website. The closing date for applications is March 28, 2013, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible thereafter.

Heilbronn Professor / Reader in Combinatorics

[Closing date: 1st April 2013]

The University of Bristol seeks an outstanding candidate for a post as Heilbronn Professor/Reader in Combinatorics. The successful candidate will become a member of the Pure Mathematics Group within the School of Mathematics. We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated, or shown potential for, the highest achievement in any area of combinatorics, broadly interpreted.

 

This position forms part of the University's strategic expansion in research areas that complement existing strengths in Pure Mathematics at Bristol. The successful candidates will be expected to build up and lead a research group of the highest international level, and to interact with Heilbronn postdoctoral fellows.

 

The Pure Mathematics Group at the University of Bristol is internationally recognised with interests spanning pure mathematics, including number theory, arithmetic geometry, arithmetic combinatorics, ergodic theory, random matrix theory, representation theory, complex analysis, partial differential equations, set theory and logic. The Group has strong links with the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research, which focuses on discrete mathematics, funds about 20 postdoctoral fellows in the School of Mathematics, and runs a co-ordinated series of research programmes, conferences and workshops.

The School of Mathematics is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in mathematics in the UK. There are groups working in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Applied Mathematics ranked third, Pure Mathematics ranked joint fifth and Statistics ranked joint fourth in terms of grade-point average.

 

Women are currently under-represented in the School of Mathematics, therefore we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. The University has numerous family friendly policies which can be found on the Positive Working Environment website.

 

In order to receive full attention, applications should be received by 12:00 pm (i.e. midnight) on Monday 1 April 2013.

 

To discuss any aspect of the posts, please contact Professor Trevor Wooley, FRS, +44 (0)117 331 5240, matdw@bristol.ac.uk

 

Alternatively, please feel free to contact any of the people listed below for informal discussions with respect to the post:

 

Lynne Walling, Head of Pure Mathematics, +44 (0)117 331 5245, malhw@bristol.ac.uk

 

Professor Noah Linden, Head of the School of Mathematics, +44 (0)117 928 8633, hod-maths@bristol.ac.uk

 

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Brunel Fellowship in Statistics

[Closing date: 5th April 2013]

Applications are invited for a Brunel Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics, tenable from 1st August 2013 (or a date to be agreed) until 31st July 2015. The fellowship is part of a multi-million pound grant aimed at supporting an ambitious research programme to support “Statistics underpinning Science, Technology and Industry” (SuSTaIn)’’.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a programme of self-directed research in any branch of Statistics as part of a Statistics Group with an outstanding international reputation for research.  The School of Mathematics is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in mathematical sciences in the UK, and offers a stimulating and friendly environment with first-rate facilities.

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Grade J (Research Pathway) scale, according to qualifications and experience. The base Grade J salary is currently £34223 per annum. The appointment is fixed term until 31st July 2015 and subject to the University's standard probationary procedures.

For further details, which include specific application requirements which must be adhered to, see: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs or http://www.stats.bris.ac.uk/ / Job reference : ACAD100179

Contact for informal enquiries: 

Prof. Guy Nason  g.p.nason@bristol.ac.uk Tel +44 (0) 117 331 8411

Closing date for applications:  12am (midnight) Friday 5th April 2013.

Interviews are expected to be held during late May 2013.

Lecturer in Applied Mathematics

[Closing date: 8th May 2013]

The School of Mathematics requires replacement teaching on a temporary basis, resulting from staff members taking study leave and receiving prestigious Research Fellowships.

The job duties will involve teaching as agreed with the Head of School, with any additional time being spent on research. You will be expected to teach the equivalent of two courses, mainly in the first and second years, such as first year Calculus, first year Ordinary Differential Equations and second year Calculus. You will also be involved in first year tutorial classes and examinations.

The School of Mathematics at Bristol is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in mathematics in the UK. There are groups working in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Probability & Statistics. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), 70% of research activity in the three units was rated at the highest 4* or 3* levels (“world leading” or “internationally excellent”). Thus Applied Mathematics was ranked third in the UK, Pure Mathematics fifth equal, and Probability & Statistics fourth equal. See links from http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk for further details. The School is committed to excellence in teaching: to educate students and develop the next generation of mathematicians and statisticians.

This post is offered on a fixed-term contract from 1 August 2013 until 31 July 2014.  Further information about our fixed-term contracts policy can be found at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/hr/ftc/

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