Position Available: Research Associate (Ecological statistics)
Published on the 28 Jan 2015
Position: Research Associate (Ecological statistics)
Ref: 10511
Faculty/School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Location: Kensington Campus
Work Arrangement: Full-time for two years
Salary: $83K- $89K plus (17% superannuation and leave loading)
Closing Date: 20 February 2015
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About the role
To assist in research developing new tools for predictive modelling of high dimensional count data for the study of ecological communities. The focus will be on discrete data applications of latent variable models, measurement error models, and graphical models.
About you
- A PhD in statistics or a related area (such as computer science or bioinformatics).
- Good knowledge of at least one of R and C++.
- A sound knowledge of generalised linear modelling and mixed model extensions, linear algebra and multivariate analysis.
- Ability to work independently, as demonstrated in previous research studies.
- Experience using latent variable models or measurement error models.
About us
The appointee will be a member of the Eco-Stats group (http://www.eco-stats.unsw.edu.au), under the supervision of Prof David Warton. Prof Warton is currently a Future Fellow and Chief Investigator on three grants valued at over $1M. His group is located in Sydney Australia in one of the nation's leading schools for mathematics and statistics research.
An applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to appointment to this role. Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application. Having read the documentation, you may then direct any enquiries to Professor David Warton on telephone (+61) 2 9385 7103 or email david.warton@unsw.edu.au
For full details of this position and application procedure, go to http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/research-associate-ecological-statistics