Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland
BioSS is one of the best places in Europe to do a PhD in applied statistics, biomathematics, or statistical bioinformatics. We have a research environment, access to challenging applications and university links that are second-to-none. Our students graduate with state-of-the-art methodological skills and experience in solving realworld problems, thus providing them with an excellent foundation for a successful career.
We seek to recruit students with strong mathematical, statistical, or computing backgrounds, good communication skills and enthusiasm for applying theoretical results. Our students all gain valuable experience of collaborative interaction with scientists outside their own discipline, thus ensuring that new theory is brought to bear on problems of genuine importance.
Students participate with staff in a dynamic programme of research meetings, reading groups and computing workshops, which give many opportunities for interaction. Also, students are provided with excellent computing facilities, including access to cluster processors.
Each PhD project combines development of new methodology with its application in the biological, environmental or social sciences. Our extensive contacts with research organisations and universities provide students with excellent opportunities to interact with scientists working in diverse areas of application.
