[ABE-L] FW: divulgacao posicao

[Dani Gamerman]

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From: "Valle,Denis R" 
<drvalle em ufl.edu>
To: "dani em im.ufrj.br" 
<dani em im.ufrj.br>
Sent: Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:27:25 +0000
Subject: FW: divulgacao posicao

Oi Dani, tudo bem?

Teria como vc divulgar a posicao 
abaixo no seu departamento assim como 
em outras listas tambem?

Obrigado,
Denis

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PhD and Postdoctoral opportunities in 
Bayesian statistics at the Univ. of 
Florida

Dr. Denis Valle, Assistant Professor 
in the School of Forest Resources and 
Conservation at the University of 
Florida (UF), is now accepting 
applications for a PhD Graduate 
Research Assistantship and a 
Postdoctoral position. Research in my 
group focuses on tackling important 
problems in environmental sciences and 
public health by creating and using 
innovative Bayesian statistical 
models. Additional information on my 
research can be found 
here<http://denisvalle.weebly.com>.

The position will focus on the 
development and application of novel 
multivariate Bayesian methods to 
understand how anthropogenic drivers 
alter biodiversity patterns. This NSF 
funded project offers a unique 
opportunity to work with a highly 
interdisciplinary team that includes a 
Community Ecologist, applied Bayesian 
Statistician, Computational 
Phylogeneticist, and Computer 
Scientist.
The position will be located at the UF 
campus in Gainesville, FL. Duties 
include writing and presenting result 
of research in scientific conferences, 
searching and applying for additional 
sources of funding, and assisting 
other students within the team on 
statistical analyses, among others.

We expect applicants to be highly 
motivated, independent, enthusiastic, 
proficient in computer programming 
(e.g., R, MatLab, C++) and able to 
successful communicate research 
results (i.e., through publications 
and oral presentations).

Requirements for prospective postdocs:

  *   Strong background on 
environmental sciences with experience 
in programming customized Bayesian 
models; or
  *   strong background in statistics 
with interest on environmental 
science.
Requirements for prospective PhD 
students:

  *   background on environmental 
sciences with experience in (or desire 
to learn) advanced statistical 
Bayesian models; or
  *   background in statistics with 
experience in (or desire to learn) 
environmental sciences;
  *   GRE minimum scores of 153 
Verbal; 155 Quantitative; 
Analytical/writing 4 (500/700 old 
scoring scale)
  *   MS degree with GPA exceeding 3.5
  *   The candidate must meet the 
formal admission requirements for the 
University of Florida and the School 
of Forest Resources and Conservation. 
(http://sfrc.ufl.edu/academics/how-to-
apply/)
If interested, please email the items 
listed below to 
drvalle em ufl.edu<mailto:drvalle em ufl.edu
> and formally apply to UF Admissions 
www.admissions.ufl.edu<http://www.admi
ssions.ufl.edu/>:

  *   One page cover letter with a 
brief review of your research 
experience, interests and goals, and 
how they align with those from my lab
  *   CV with contact information
  *   Contact information for three 
academic references
  *   (only for prospective students) 
GRE scores
  *   (only for prospective students) 
Transcripts (unofficial) from all 
previous colleges and universities

Start Date: August (2017)

***The application deadline is Jan. 
15th, 2016***
The University of Florida is an equal 
employment and affirmative action 
employer and a provider of ADA 
services. All qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to age, 
ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation or identity, 
national origin, disability status or 
protected veteran status.
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Dani Gamerman
Depto. de Métodos Estatísticos (DME)
Lab. de Sistemas Estocásticos (LSE)
Instituto de Matemática - UFRJ
http://www.dme.ufrj.br/dani
www.statpop.com.br
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