Research Fellow in Statistics (CD050/08) Closing date: 14 November 2008 Salary: £28,290 pa
The post for up to 36 months is available from 1 January 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter, to develop new statistical techniques to analyse complex ecological telemetry data. The research project, under the supervision of Dr Ruth King (Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling), Dr Len Thomas (Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling), Dr Jason Matthiopoulos (Sea Mammal Research Unit) and Dr. Juan Morales (CONICET, Argentina) will develop new statistical techniques for analysing telemetry data. The work will focus on developing new statistical models; efficient computational techniques for fitting the models and applying the techniques to a number of real datasets. You should hold, or expect to obtain shortly, a PhD in Statistics or in a related subject (such as Mathematics, Biology, Computing or Physics) with a strong statistical component. Knowledge of Bayesian methods (including computational techniques such as (Reversible Jump) Markov chain Monte Carlo and/or Sequential Importance Sampling); previous experience of a high level computer language (such as C or Fortran) and programming skills are desirable. Familiarity with movement models and an interest in statistical ecology will be a distinct advantage. More details of how to apply are at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/employment/Code,24654,en.html Further particulars are available from: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/CD050_08fps.pdf Informal enquiries to Dr Ruth King (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]). -- The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland -- Len Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.creem.st-and.ac.uk/len/ Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling The Observatory, University of St Andrews, Scotland KY16 9LZ Tel: (0)1334-461801 Fax: (0)1334-461800 Admin tel: (0)1334-461842 The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland
