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Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Mathematical Sciences (IMF)

As part of the research project Knowledge based Non-Stationary Modeling we invite applicants for one postdoctor position, available from January 1^st, 2017. The successful postdoctor candidate will be offered a two-year position.

The starting point for this project is selected challenges in quantitative genetics and hydrology that call for non-stationary modeling. Inspired by these challenges the primary objectives are to 1) develop non-stationary statistical models based on system knowledge, 2) gain knowledge about and develop methodology for studying and improving practical identifiability of parameters in such models, and 3) develop methodology for evaluating predictions, and investigate when predictions are improved in comparison to stationary models. There are two PhD-projects and one Postdoctor-project.

Postdoctor-project: Non-stationary models, identifiability and evaluation.

Qualifications:

The position is open to researchers holding a PhD in statistics, or in a related field. The candidate should have a strong background in multivariate statistics and in mathematical programming (preferable in R), and have a publication record. It is an advantage, but it is not required, to have experience with spatial statistics, integrated nested Laplace approximations (INLA), SPDE-models, genetics or hydrology. Candidates completing their PhD during 2016 are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must provide evidence of good English language skills, written and spoken. The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are: TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test), IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted), CAE/CPE: grade B or A.

The postdoctoral fellow will be member of the Department of Mathematical Sciences (IMF) at NTNU, Trondheim, and have workplace there: see http://www.ntnu.no/imf. IMF has 36 full professors, 13 associate professors, 2 adjunct professors, 6 adjunct associate professors, about 20 postdoctoral fellows and about 60 doctoral students. Funding is provided by the Research Council of Norway.

For further information, please contact Ingelin Steinsland by phone (+4773550239) or e-mail (ingelins (at) math.ntnu.no ).

Diversity is important to achieve a good, inclusive working environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, disability, and cultural background.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations for State Employees and Civil Servants in Norway. The candidate must adhere to regulations that concern changes and developments within the discipline and/or the organizational changes concerning activities at NTNU.

The position as postdoctoral fellow follows

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Alfred Getz' vei 1 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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