We invite applications for several full-time three-year PhD studentships in Mathematics and Statistics commencing 1 October 2015.
PhD students are based at the University’s Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes, UK.
Studentships cover full-time fees and include a stipend (currently £13,863 per annum + £1250 per annum to cover training and conference participation).
Overseas applicants are also welcomed but those from a non-European Economic Area country that is not majority English-speaking must hold a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) certificate for English at B2 level or higher at the time of applying.
Full details of projects are available from: http://www.mathematics.open.ac.uk/phd
There are currently three PhD projects available in Statistics:
(1) Bayesian dynamic forecasting of high frequency data – Álvaro Faria;
(2) F-G Distributions for Survival and Reliability Modelling – Prof. Chris Jones; and
(3) Forecasting and monitoring traffic network flows – Catriona Queen.
A research proposal is not required, but applicants should make clear the project(s) of interest.
Interested persons with a strong background in Statistics are encouraged to make informal enquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General information about studying for a research degree with the Open University is available from the Research Degrees Prospectus:
http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/explained/degrees_we_offer/doctor_of_philosophy.htm
Application forms are available from
http://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/how-to-apply/mphil-and-phd-application-process
Completed application forms, together with a covering letter indicating your suitability and reasons for applying, should be sent to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrive by 5pm on Friday, 17 April 2015.
