News announcement

【招生信息】

The Methodology and Data Analysis group ( https://www.unige.ch/fapse/mad ) at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) is considering applications for a 4-year PhD position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

The PhD student will be enrolled in the statistics PhD program and will be under the supervision of Prof. Olivier Renaud. The topic of the thesis focusses on the development of new methods in mixed effect models to be applied in psychology and in neurosciences. Broadly speaking, it will consist in both statistical and computational extensions of Frossard J, Renaud O (2019) Choosing the correlation structure of mixed effect models for experiments with stimuli. http://arxiv.org/abs/1903.10766 .

Ideal candidates would hold a Master in statistics, or a related field, have excellent skills in mathematical statistics, have excellent programming skills, be interested in interdisciplinary research, and be proficient in English.

Geneva is a great place to work and is noted for its international character and its high quality of life. The research environment is very interdisciplinary, with great conditions, the possibility to interact and to improve general and technical skills e.g. through programs for doctoral students.

【资助说明】

It is a 70% position with a gross salary of CHF 3’618 per month (13 times). A minimal involvement in teaching and administrative duties is expected. Depending on availability, the percentage (and salary!) can be increased in exchange for additional teaching duties.

【联系方式】

For more information and to apply send an e-mail to Olivier.Renaud@unige.ch

【申请方式】

Applications should include a short statement of research interests, CV, copies of Bachelor and Master degrees, including the grades obtained, and contact details of potential references, who can be contacted for more information.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

【其他信息】

Olivier Renaud https://www.unige.ch/fapse/mad/renaud/

full text: https://www.unige.ch/fapse/mad/openposition/