Postdoc position at ICMC-USP-Brazil

Expiration data: 15th July, 2014,

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics
The recently established Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry (CeMEAI), hosted by the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and funded by FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil) is offering a 2 years Postdoctoral fellowship for candidates with outstanding research potential.

This position is focused on the development of efficient Monte Carlo schemes for high dimensional spaces and big industrial and medical data. The fellow will work under the direction of Professor Francisco Louzada in the Institute of Mathematical Science and Computing at University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil.

Applicants must have received, or expect to complete, a doctorate in Statistics or related discipline within the last 5 years. Selection criteria will include demonstrated research ability in Statistics or related discipline, strong background in statistical inference, Bayesian methodology and computation, experience with analysis of high-dimensional datasets, commitment to collaborative research, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. It is also desirable that the candidate has previous experience working in multidisciplinary research group, and has collaborated on research projects with companies or government institutions.

To apply please E-mail (only PDF files), up to 15th July, 2014, the following items to Professor Francisco Louzada at louzada@icmc.usp.br :

1. A letter of interest, containing full contact information, year graduated and citizenship/immigration status, concisely responding to the research emphases and criteria above;
2. A CV listing educational background, research experience and publications;
3. A cover letter including names and contact information for three references (no letters please).

Please indicate “CEPID Postdoc” in the subject field of the message.