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Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering

Department of Mathematical Sciences (IMF)

As part of the research project Knowledge based Non-Stationary Modeling we announce two PhD positions available from August 1^st, 2016. The successful candidates will be offered a three-year position. NTNU may offer a six to twelve month extension as a teaching assistant.

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.

PhD-project 1: Non-stationary models in quantitative genetics for incorporating pedigree and SNP data.

PhD-project 2: Non-stationary spatial modeling for streamflow characteristics for ungauged basins.

Qualifications:

The applicants should have a MSc-degree in statistics, or quantitative genetics (PhD-project 1) or hydrology (PhD-project 2) or comparable competence, have a strong background in multivariate statistics and have experience with programming. It is an advantage, but it is not required, to have experience with spatial statistics, integrated nested Laplace approximations (INLA), SPDE-models, genetics (PhD-project 1) or hydrology (PhD-project 2). Candidates completing their MSc-degree in the Spring 2016 are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must document a thorough knowledge of English (equivalent to a TOEFL score of 600 or more).

The PhD fellows will be part of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU and will have their workplace there. See http://www.ntnu.no/imf. The Department currently has around 60 PhD fellows.

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

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least five years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the last two years of the MSc is required, and C or higher for the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or similar documentation, which describes in detail the program of study, the grading system, and the rights to further studies associated with the degree obtained.

The PhD fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, level 50 - 62 on the Norwegian government salary scale, gross income NOK 430 500 to 529 800 per year. From this salary, 2% will be deducted

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Region: Sør-Trøndelag

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