Studentship for Summer 2011 at the Centre for Complex System Analysis of the University of York

[Corrado Topi]

Dear Octavelings,

The Centre For Complex systems Analysis at the University of York (YCCSA) in 
UK in collaboration with Stockholm Environment Institute is looking for a 
highly motivated student in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied 
Statistics or related fields for a 10 weeks student internship over the summer 
2011, starting in july. The student will participate in research projects to 
develop prototypes for toolkits for statistical predictions of diversity and 
dissimilarity and the generation of spatial landscapes, with applications in 
the biological and environmental sciences, which will be connected to octave 
and R as external packages. We require excellent development skills and 
experience in CUDA and openCL, and a strong foundation in Computing, 
Statistics / Applied Mathematics and Computer Graphics. We need an excellent 
problem solver, able to innovate, find solutions and work independently.

For further information on the project please contact address@hidden or go 
to http://www.york.ac.u...2011/201107.pdf

For further information on the studentship programme please look at 
http://www.york.ac.u...olarships.html.

Please send your application not later than the 13 of may to 
address@hidden as one single pdf document including:

1. Your CV (max 2 pages)
2. A brief personal statement (max 1 page) including:
* Which project(s) you are interested in (as many as you like but in 
preference order)
* Your reasons for applying
* Your academic interest
* Your future aspirations
3. A full written academic reference (not just contact details). Your 
application will not be accepted without this reference (max 1 page). 
-- 
Corrado Topi

Stockholm Environment Institute

Mob: +44 (0) 7769 601784
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 322893
Skype: corrado-eeos
Website:  sei-international.org

University of York
York YO10 5DD
UK

Fax: +44 (0) 1904 322898

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-- 
Corrado Topi

Stockholm Environment Institute

Mob: +44 (0) 7769 601784
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 322893
Skype: corrado-eeos
Website:  sei-international.org

University of York
York YO10 5DD
UK

Fax: +44 (0) 1904 322898

EMAIL DISCLAIMER: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm