Cambridge, UK: PhD studentships in Statistics, Cambridge Statistics Initiative, University of Cambridge

PhD studentships in Statistics
Statistical Laboratory
University of Cambridge

Limit of tenure applies*

Applications are invited for PhD studentships associated with the Cambridge Statistics Initiative. This Initiative is targeted at the development of novel statistical methodology, be it generic or in specific application areas.

The studentships will provide funding for fees, and a stipend at least equivalent to the national minimum (£12940 for the academic year 2008/09), for a minimum period of 3 years commencing on 1 October 2008.

The studentships will be based in the Statistical Laboratory, Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WB (http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk).

Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD programme 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.

Academic enquires, which should include a CV and an indication of possible research topics, should be directed to Professor A.P. Dawid, apd@statslab.cam.ac.uk. Enquires regarding the application process should be directed to Dr. R.J. Samworth, rjs57@statslab.cam.ac.uk.

* Limit of tenure: 3 years

Closing date: 30 April 2008.