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Optimal Selection of Joint Mean-Covariance Structures in Mixed Models (Specific Purpose Contract) Postdoctoral Fellowship (3-years) on the Research Fellow Scale: EUR33.5k-EUR40.8k (c£23.1k-c£28k), University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. A specific purpose position, funded by Science Foundation Ireland is available to work jointly with the research groups of Professor Gilbert MacKenzie (University of Limerick) and Dr Jianxin Pan (University of Manchester), on developing joint mean-covariance models for longitudinal studies. The post is designed to accelerate the development of joint mean-covariance models in the class of mixed models and to make the resulting modelling technology accessible to the statistical modelling community. The project will develop a complete set of methods for the linear mixed model (LMM) before moving into more general GLMM and HGLM settings. Applicants will have a doctorate and an emerging research publication track. In addition, a strong background in modern statistical methods, statistical modelling, preferably in mixed models, and good computational skills in R and Fortran or C or C++, are expected. Good interpersonal skills and effective project management skills are also desirable. The proposed starting date for the post is October 1st. The newly created Centre of Biostatistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick, offers a pleasant working environment (www.ul.ie <http://www.ul.ie/>). It is expected that the successful candidate will be based in Limerick but will travel regularly to Dr. Jianxin Pan's laboratory in Manchester and spend time there. Informal enquiries should be directed to gilbert.mackenzie@ul.ie and/or jianxin.pan@manchester.ac.uk <mailto:jianxin.pan@man.ac.uk>. Further particulars are available from Prof. MacKenzie. Applications should comprise a curriculum vitae and a list of publications together with the names, addresses, telephone, fax and e-mail details of three referees (please use the HR academic posts application form downloadable from: http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/) The closing date for applications is August 18th, 2006. Best Gilbert -- _____________________________ Prof. Gilbert MacKenzie Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Limerick, Limerick Ireland CoB ~ http://www.ul.ie/biostatistics ISA ~ http://www.istat.ie. Gilbert ~ http://www.staff.ul.ie/mackenzieg Email: gilbert.mackenzie@ul.ie Tel: +353 (0)61 213499 Fax: +353 (0)61 334927 _________________________ |