Robin Mitra

This PhD opportunity at University College London focuses on developing statistical methodology for handling missing data in the modelling of extreme events. The project is supervised by Robin Mitra and Emma Simpson, both experts in missing data and extreme value analysis, respectively, from the Department of Statistical Science. The research aims to create robust statistical techniques for extreme value modelling, addressing the challenges posed by missing data, which is often neglected in current approaches. The work will involve both theoretical development and computational implementation, with applications in fields such as environment and finance. Applicants should have a strong background in statistics or mathematics, and programming experience in R is desirable. Funding is potentially available through the UCL EPSRC-DTP, allocated competitively, and overseas applicants are welcome. The application deadline is December 28, 2024. Interested candidates should review the project details, use the project ID 2531ad1585 in their application, and contact Robin Mitra for further information.