PhD studentships in Statistics

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Limit of tenure: 3 years

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Statistics, to be held
in the Statistical Laboratory. The Studentships are associated with the
Cambridge Statistics Initiative which is targeted at the development of
novel statistical methodology, both generic and in specific application
areas. Information about the Laboratory can be found at
www.statslab.cam.ac.uk .

The studentships will provide funding to cover fees at the home/EU rate.
Additional funding for fees for those paying the overseas arts rate
could be available and will be assessed competitively. A stipend will be
paid of at least the equivalent to the national minimum (13290 for the
academic year 2009/10) for a minimum period of 3 years.

Supervision, along with research training tailored to the needs of the
student, will be provided by the Laboratory. Research interests of
academic staff can be found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People.

Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD course at the
University of Cambridge. They should normally hold (or expect to be
awarded) a first class UK honours degree or equivalent and a
postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Statistics.

Initial enquiries, which should include a curriculum vitae and an
indication of possible research topics, should be directed to Professor
A.P. Dawid, email: apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: LF04227.

Closing Date: 31 January 2009.

PhD studentships in Statistics

Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Limit of tenure: 3 years

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Statistics, to be held
in the Statistical Laboratory. The Studentships are associated with the
Cambridge Statistics Initiative which is targeted at the development of
novel statistical methodology, both generic and in specific application
areas. Information about the Laboratory can be found at
www.statslab.cam.ac.uk .

The studentships will provide funding to cover fees at the home/EU rate.
Additional funding for fees for those paying the overseas arts rate
could be available and will be assessed competitively. A stipend will be
paid of at least the equivalent to the national minimum (13290 for the
academic year 2009/10) for a minimum period of 3 years.

Supervision, along with research training tailored to the needs of the
student, will be provided by the Laboratory. Research interests of
academic staff can be found at www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/Dept/People.

Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD course at the
University of Cambridge. They should normally hold (or expect to be
awarded) a first class UK honours degree or equivalent and a
postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or Statistics.

Initial enquiries, which should include a curriculum vitae and an
indication of possible research topics, should be directed to Professor
A.P. Dawid, email: apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: LF04227.

Closing Date: 31 January 2009.