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Postdoctoral Positions for 2012-13

The Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) is soliciting applications from statistical and mathematical scientists for up to six postdoctoral positions, to begin in September, 2012. Appointments, at extremely competitive salaries, will typically be for two years and be made jointly between SAMSI and one of its Partners. Applicants should have received (or expect to complete) a doctorate in 2009 or later. Members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

SAMSI has two Research Programs for which they are recruiting postdoctoral fellows for 2012-13:

Program on Statistical and Computational Methodology for Massive Datasets: This program will focus on fundamental methodological issues in statistics, mathematics and computer science, with applications to astronomy, high energy physics, and the environment. Research foci will include: inference, large scale nonlinear optimization, online streaming and sketching, imaging, data visualization, resilience and fault tolerance, rare event detection, data reduction, real time computation, and high-dimensional and non-parametric models.

Program on Data-Driven Decisions in Healthcare: This program will focus on issues of mathematical and statistical theory and methodology that must be addressed in order to improve evidence-based healthcare decision-making. It will be diverse in terms of science and participants. The goal is to strengthen the link between data and decisions, a path that includes major challenges in mathematical modeling and statistical inference. The program will highlight and increase the role that statistics, applied mathematics and operations research can play in making data-driven healthcare decisions. Principal themes will be
•  Operations Research Modeling, with emphasis on mathematical model building and use of different forms of simulation (e.g., discrete-event and agent-based simulations) as tools for evaluation of models, operational practices and policies.
•  Comparative Effectiveness Research--statistically-oriented tools to determine what (ranging from behavioral modification to surgical intervention to medication) works for whom, for which medical problems, and under what circumstances.

Criteria for selection include demonstrated research ability in statistical and/or applied mathematical sciences, interest and (to a lesser degree) experience in the SAMSI program areas and vision, together with strength in computation, as well as in verbal and written communication.

Please use mathjobs.org to apply.  The deadline for full consideration is January 31, 2012, although later applications will be considered as resources permit. Appointments may be made at any time.

SAMSI is an AA/EEO employer