School of Mathematics & Statistics - PhD in Bayesian Statistics

Reference code: MS023
Closing date: 1 December 2015
Supervisors: This will depend on the project chosen. Please refer to Project Description for more information.
Sponsor: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Duration of the award: Starting September 2016 for three years.
Person Specification
A 2:1 honours degree in computing science, mathematics, physics, statistics or another strongly quantitative discipline, or an international equivalent.
The award is available to UK/EU and International candidates. Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5. International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme.
Project Description
The School of Mathematics and Statistics is pleased to announce that a fully funded PhD studentship will be allocated in an open competition for new, high-calibre PhD students commencing their studies in September 2016.
Further information on each project can be found by clicking here:
Whole cell Bayesian parameter interference
Bayesian analysis of bird flocking models
New approaches to interface by computer simulation of data

Funding information

Value:

100% tuition fees plus an annual stipend of £13,863 (2015-16).

Funding applies to:

Open to applicants from a range of countries

Contacts and how to apply

Academic contact:

For further details, please contact: Dr C Gillespie

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Students can apply for any of the PhD projects listed above. You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form. However, you also need to include the following information:
Insert the programme code 8080F in the programme of study section
Select PhD in Mathematics and Statistics - Statistics
Insert the studentship code MS023 in the studentship/partnership reference field
Attach degree transcripts and certificates, and if English is not your first language, a copy of your English Language qualifications
Attach a covering letter and CV, the letter must clearly state the project you wish to apply for. In the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field, please insert code MS023 as the ‘programme of study’ please insert the code 8080F.

Application deadline:

1 December 2015