荷兰哥罗宁根大学招聘统计学或理论生物学方向博士后

A PhD position/postdoctoral position is available at Johann Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science and the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences in the Mathematics for Planet Earth project 'Killing two birds with one stone: simultaneous estimation and selection of species diversification models' awarded to Prof. Ernst C. Wit and Prof. Rampal S. Etienne. In this project, we propose to develop new model reduction techniques to identify the essential dynamics in ecological communities and make sound statistical inference on these dynamics from phylogenetic data. Our approach consists of a combination of data augmentation and inference. It will, so to say, kill two birds with one stone: solving a hard optimization problem and performing model selection simultaneously. This project involves a direct collaboration between mathematics and evolutionary community ecology, which makes dissemination of the computational tools as software package a core objective of the project itself.
 

Description

If you are interested in the PhD position, then we are looking for someone who holds either a master degree in statistics, mathematics, theoretical or mathematical biology. For the postdoctoral position, we are looking for someone with a PhD degree in statistics or theoretical biology. Good knowledge of English, in speaking and writing, as well as interpersonal skills and team spirit are essential.
 

Benefits

FOR THE PHD POSITION: The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,125 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 2,717 gross per month (salary scale 10 Dutch Universities) in the fourth year for a full time position. It is a temporary full time assignment for a period of four years. First you will get a contract for one year, with the perspective of prolongation with another three years. Before the end of the first year, the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years will be evaluated. Your application should contain: • a curriculum vitae • a letter of motivation • a list of examination marks (academic transcripts) • contact information of 2 academic references. FOR THE POSTDOC POSITION: The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience of € 2,476 gross per month up to a maximum of € 3,908 gross per month (salary scale 10 Dutch Universities) for a full time position. This full time position is defined according to the UFO function profile 'researcher 3'. You will be offered a contract for a period of one year, with the perspective of prolongation with one or two additional years. Your application should contain: • a signed letter of intent outlining motivation, qualifications, experience and career goals • a curriculum vitae • the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (e.g. thesis supervisors) • in case the PhD has not yet been obtained, proof of thesis submission or an indication of when the thesis is expected to be submitted. The starting date is flexible, preferably around Summer 2015. You may apply for this position before 31 March 2015 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.0 - 0