PhD student position in Mathematical statistics, Chalmers, Sweden

Looking for a doctoral student in mathematical statistics who will be working in a project concerning statistical methods for comparative gene prediction in bacteria. You will develop probabilistic models and computational tools and apply them to comparative analyses of DNA sequences in evolutionary related bacterial species. The focus will be on Hidden Markov models and Conditional Random Fields, which will be applied to the identification of signals, statistical patterns and evolutionary conserved regions in DNA sequences. For more detailed information go to the following web-page: http://www.chalmers.se/sv/personal/Sidor/marina-axelson-fisk.aspx#ContentTabBox3
Major responsibilities

As a PhD student you will be part of an international research environment while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of autonomous work and some travel. You are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20 % departmental work, mostly teaching duties.

Position summary

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications

You must have a strong background in mathematical statistics. Previous biological knowledge is not necessary but is of course an advantage. You should have obtained a master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree, or expect to complete that degree by September 1, 2016. You should also include all relevant work such as bachelor's or master's thesis (or outline of a thesis under preparation) and articles (provide an English summary if necessary) that you have authored or co-authored.

The bachelor's level teaching is normally in Swedish, although the teaching at the master's and PhD levels is in English. Thus, good language skills are required.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedureThe application should be marked with Ref 2010550 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

1. Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
   − CV
   − Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
   − Two references that we can contact.
2. Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
   − 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
   − Previous research fields and main research results.
   − Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
3. Other:
   − Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
   − Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 15 February 2016

For questions, please contact:Serik Sagitov, serik@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 5351
Johan Tykesson, johant@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 3514

For detailed questions about the project, please contact:
Marina Axelson-Fisk, marina.axelson-fisk@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 4996

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