Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow in Statistics in the Department of Pediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The position focuses on new statistical methodology motivated by data from the cohort studies GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes) and S-PRESTO (Singapore PREconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcome). Potential topics include but are not limited to network models and Gaussian graphical models. The candidate will work closely with Prof. Maria De Iorio ([email protected] ).
Appointments will be made on a 2 yearcontract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
Purpose of the post
The Research Fellow (RF) will work closely with, the Principal Investigator and team members for the development of Bayesian methodology and computational algorithm.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected:
Qualifications
The applicant should:
- hold a PhD in Statistics or closely related field
- possess a good knowledge of Bayesian inference and Bayesian computational tools such as MCMC and SMC
Skills/Experience
- programming skills in R, MATLAB and one of C/C+ or equivalent
- experience of working in a research environment
Aptitude
- ability to work well with academic colleagues at all levels
- ability to communicate outcomes of work, including policy impact, to a range of academic and other (particularly policy) audiences
- ability to work independently and in collaboration
- ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Paediatrics
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 10056
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