[ABE-L] FW: divulgacao posicao
Dani Gamerman
dani em im.ufrj.br
Sáb Nov 26 08:37:46 -03 2016
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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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