PhD and MSc scholarships

[Marco Reale <marco.reale@canterbury.ac.nz>]

PhD/MSc  Scholarships
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Canterbury University
Christchurch
New Zealand

Applications are invited for two scholarships (PhD and MSc level) in applied
mathematics
and statistics at Canterbury University. The research projects will be on
spatial
modelling of invasive species. This work is funded by the New Zealand Institute
of
Mathematics and its Applications as part of the Modelling Invasive Species and
Weed Impact
2006/07 thematic programme.

There are two separate scholarships available.  The first is to conduct research
in
modelling the spread of weeds in a hetergeneous landscape. A strong background
in applied
mathematics is required and some knowledge of ecology would be desirable.  The
second
scholarship is to use spatial data to model weed spread and to develop efficient
survey
methods for long-term monitoring.  A background in applied statistics is
required and
some knowledge of ecology and of GIS systems would be desirable.

The PhD Scholarship is for a three year period of full-time study. The stipend
is $20,000
per year plus tuition fees. The MSc Scholarship is for one year of full-time
study.  The
stipend is $15,000 plus tuition fees.

Applicants should have at least an honours degree in either applied mathematics
or
statistics.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae and cover letter to the Director of
the
Modelling Invasive Species and Weed Impact Programme,
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Canterbury, Private Bag
4800,
Christchurch, New Zealand.  Please clearly state if you are applying for a MSc
or PhD
scholarship.

For further information and please contact Jennifer Brown
Jennifer.Brown@canterbury.ac.nz
or Alex James Alex.James@canterbury.ac.nz.

Applications close 13 April 2006.


----------------------------------------------------------------
This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

=============================================================================
NOTA:
Le norme per utilizzare il forum SIS e le istruzioni per iscrizione
e cancellazione sono disponibili all'indirizzo
.
.   http://w3.uniroma1.it/sis/forum.asp
.
L'archivio di tutti i messaggi (aggiornato al giorno precedente)
e' disponibile all'indirizzo
.
.   http://www.stat.unipg.it/cgi-bin/wilma/sis/
.
=============================================================================