Applications are invited for a SHARCNET Postdoctoral Fellowship at McMaster University. This position is supported by SHARCNET, a consortium of seven Ontario universities and colleges established to promote world class computational research in critical areas of science, engineering and business, and comprising clusters of parallel processing supercomputers designed for high-performance computing. McMaster's superb computational facility consists of a 112 cpu Compaq alpha cluster (part of a combined 500 alpha cluster) capable of performing 121 billion arithmetic operations per second, as well as an excellent desk-top computing environment.

The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a talented recent Ph.D. recipient in applied statistics or numerical analysis to spend up to two years engaged in guided research working on large-scale industrial problems in the nuclear industry, with a limited amount of teaching. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Fred Hoppe, SHARCNET award holder, collaborating with Dr. Paul Sermer and other scientists at Ontario Power Generation. Interest in developing and applying statistical, mathematical, and computational tools in the solution of hard and practical data analytic problems is essential as important components of this research include modelling key parameters related to reactor operations and performance, and developing statistical techniques for model validation, including large-scale simulation.

Background in one or more of the following areas is necessary: multivariate analysis, applied regression, computational methods. Working knowledge of Matlab and Fortran/C required and acquaintance with SAS or Splus would be an asset.

This fellowship is open to candidates of any nationality and selection will be based upon the candidate's area of interest and research potential.

McMaster University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

The SHARCNET Fellowship is tenable for a period of two years beginning July 1, 2002 at a salary of $45,000 per year. Funds may also be available for travel and other research expenses.

Applicants should send a CV, including statement of research interests and copies of any relevant publications, and arrange for letters of recommendation from three referees to be sent to:

SHARCNET Postdoctoral Fellowship
attn: Prof. F. M. Hoppe
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Canada

Email: hoppe@mcmaster.ca
FAX: (905) 522-0935
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24688

Posted: February 11, 2002.
Closing Date: Until position filled.

We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only those applicants selected for our short list will be contacted.

Posted to cmath-l on Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:37:55 -0500 (EST)