postdoctoral position in computational statistics, NIMBLE software project, UC Berkeley

The International Society for Bayesian Analysis; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in California seeks a postdoctoral candidate for the NIMBLE software project, focusing on computational statistics. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or related experience and have strong skills in R and C++. The role involves software development and innovative method applications with NIMBLE. Applications are accepted via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational statistical methods such as MCMC.
• Excellent software development skills in R and C++.
• Ph.D. or proven record in relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Core development of NIMBLE software.
• Development and application of methods using NIMBLE.

Skills

Computational statistical methods

R programming

C++ programming

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or relevant field

Job description

postdoctoral position in computational statistics, NIMBLE software project, UC Berkeley

Jan 3, 2018

The NIMBLE statistical software project at the University of California, Berkeley is looking for a post-doc or statistical software developer. NIMBLE is a tool for writing hierarchical statistical models and algorithms from R, with compilation via code-generated C++. Major methods currently include MCMC and sequential Monte Carlo, which users can customize and extend. More information can be found at https://R-nimble.org. Currently we seek someone with experience in computational statistical methods such as MCMC and excellent software development skills in R and C++. This could be someone with a Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or an applied statistical field in which they have done relevant work. Alternatively it could be someone with relevant experience in computational statistics and software engineering. The scope of work can include both core development of NIMBLE and development and application of innovative methods using NIMBLE, with specific focus depending on the background of the successful candidate. Applicants must have either a Ph.D. in a relevant field or have a proven record of relevant work. Please send cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references to [e-mail]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting 30 January, 2018.