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PhD Opportunities in Statistics, Statistical Ecology, Statistical Medicine, Molecular Biology and Machine Learning at the University of St Andrews University of St Andrews in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Competitive studentships are available across the School of Mathematics and Statistics, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. First funding decisions are made in mid-January.
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of St Andrews
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About this position
The University of St Andrews is inviting applications for PhD opportunities in Statistics starting in the 2027/28 academic year. Projects span statistical ecology, statistical medicine and molecular biology, and statistical methodology and machine learning.
Students will join the School of Mathematics and Statistics in St Andrews, Scotland, and may work on statistical theory and methods or collaborate with biologists, medical researchers, and environmental scientists. The research environment includes weekly seminars, research group meetings, training through national postgraduate programmes, and an active PhD community.
Competitive studentships covering fees and providing a stipend are available across the School. Applicants from the UK, EU, and overseas are welcome. First funding decisions are made in mid-January, so prospective applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors early.
Review the project descriptions and application instructions through the provided link and apply via the University of St Andrews process.
Funding details
Competitive studentships are available across the School of Mathematics and Statistics, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. First funding decisions are made in mid-January.
What's required
Applicants should identify and contact potential supervisors early. Applicants from the UK, EU and overseas are welcome. Specific academic, language, or disciplinary requirements are not provided in the post and may vary by project.
How to apply
Review the PhD project descriptions and application guidance at the linked page. Contact potential supervisors early, then submit an application through the University of St Andrews process.
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