JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Monash University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
JEL Classification: C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
Keywords:
Simulation-Based Inference
Statistical Theory
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash Business School, Monash University invites applications for a full-time fixed term position 2 year position post doctorate position with a relevant PhD attained within the last 3 years.
The Department is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to undertake and contribute to research, under the auspices of ARC Discovery Grant DP170100729: “The Validation of Approximate Bayesian Computation: Theory and Practice”. Prof Gael Martin and Dr David Frazier are the Chief Investigators on the grant, and international researchers Prof Christian Robert and Prof Eric Renault are Partner Investigators.
The Research Fellow will be involved in research projects associated with the grant, under the direction of Prof Gael Martin and Dr David Frazier.
Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following fields of specialisation are encouraged to apply:
Bayesian statistical methods, including modern computational techniques; frequentist simulation-based inference; statistical theory; asymptotic analysis
Commencement: From July 2017 or as negotiated
For more information, email Prof Gael Martin at Gael.Martin@monash.edu
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Job Market Paper
- CV