14 PhD Positions in Statistics, Genetics, Economy & Ecology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany (2016)

The Centre for Statistics at the Georg-August-University Goettingen in Germany, is currently inviting applications for 14 PhD Positions in Statistics, Genetics, Economy and Ecology (75 % E 13 TV-L) within the Research Training Group (RTG) 1644 ‘Scaling Problems in Statistics’, starting October 1, 2016. The positions are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 3 years.

The highly interdisciplinary Research Training Group aims to solve current questions in the areas of agricultural economics, ecology, econometrics, genetics, and remote sensing by means of statistical methods, and at the development thereof. It distinguishes itself through joint supervision and a structured study program consisting of methodologically oriented lectures, interdisciplinary research seminars, and skills courses, as well as including a career enhancement program for female PhD students.

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