UNIVERSITY OF BERN (INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)
PhD POSITION in STATISTICS
Funding from the SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation) is available for a PhD student to work on a project supervised by Dr. David Ginsbourger and Prof. Ilya Molchanov.
This project focuses on novel set estimation methods relying on random fields models. The research work will involve concepts and techniques from probability theory, spatial statistics, machine learning, and applied functional analysis. It is anticipated that the prospective student has a background in mathematics, applied mathematics and/or statistics, a high motivation for research in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments, as well as some programming experience.
The salary will be at the level foreseen by the SNF, see http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/allg_doktorierende_d.pdf There might be a possibility to complement funding by taking up teaching and consulting duties. The funding is secured for 3 years with the starting date of 1 October 2013 or as can be arranged by mutual agreement.
Applications (CV and covering letter) giving the names and addresses (postal and e-mail) of two academic referees should be e-mailed or posted by 1 May 2013 to Dr. David Ginsbourger, IMSV, University of Bern, Alpeneggstrasse, 22 CH-3012 BERN, SWITZERLAND. Informal e-mail enquiries are welcome. E-mails: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and http://www.imsv.unibe.ch