Applications are invited for the above post to work with Professor Ian
Dryden, Dr Huiling Le, Dr Simon Preston and Professor Andrew Wood on an
EPSRC-funded project entitled “Statistical Analysis of Manifold-Valued
Data”.
This project will develop novel statistical methods for regression modelling
and analysis of data in which the response has non-Euclidean structure.
Such data is often referred to as manifold-valued data, examples of which
are:
position on a sphere, the orientation of an object, and the shape of an
object.
Current statistical methods for such data are under-developed and often
inadequate, especially in a regression modelling context. Both parametric and
nonparametric approaches will be developed, within both Bayesian and
non-Bayesian frameworks. Specific statistical modelling problems that
the project will focus on have arisen naturally through inter-disciplinary
collaborations, principally in biology, medicine and the health sciences.
Candidates must hold or be near completion of a PhD, or equivalent, in a
relevant branch of statistics or a closely related discipline. A good
knowledge of statistical theory and strong programming skills (preferably
in Matlab or R) are essential. In addition, background in more than one
of the following areas is highly desirable: statistical analysis of
manifold-valued data, Markov chain Monte Carlo, bootstrap methods,
nonparametric regression, probability theory, differential geometry.
Candidates should be confident, organised, have good communication
skills and enjoy working as part of a team as well as independently.
The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the publication
of scientific papers, and to their dissemination at relevant workshops
and conferences. They should have evidence that the quality and quantity
of their previous research outputs is commensurate with their level of
experience.
These two full-time positions are available from 1 October 2013 and will
be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months.
For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences, which has
strong and active research groups in areas including Statistics and
Mathematical Medicine and Biology, see:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor A T A Wood
email: Andrew.Wood@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note
that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
For full details and information about how to apply for the posts see:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
Research Associate/Fellow (Two posts, Fixed-term)
Reference SCI1249
Closing Date Monday, 22nd April 2013
Job Type Research & Teaching
Department School of Mathematical Sciences
Salary £24766 to £36298 per annum, depending on skills
and experience (minimum £27,854 per annum with relevant PhD).
Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
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