Statistics and Epidemiology PhD
Lancaster University
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CHICAS conducts research on the development of novel statistical and epidemiological methods and their applications. The methodological strengths of staff are in spatial statistics and longitudinal data analysis. The applied research spans a wide range of clinical settings both in the UK and internationally with collaborations in Europe, Africa, North America and South America.Research topics can focus on either methodological development, substantive application, or a blend of the two. You ...Read more

CHICAS conducts research on the development of novel statistical and epidemiological methods and their applications. The methodological strengths of staff are in spatial statistics and longitudinal data analysis. The applied research spans a wide range of clinical settings both in the UK and internationally with collaborations in Europe, Africa, North America and South America.Research topics can focus on either methodological development, substantive application, or a blend of the two. You will be allocated a space in a shared office and will be encouraged to attend and make presentations at scientific meetings both within the UK and overseas.

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10th
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Fay
14 Dec 25

The campus is very useful with walking distances and options but construction work takes a while which blocks a few paths off so makes the walk a lot..Read more

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Jack
23 Nov 25

The close and inclusive campus..Read more

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Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) with a substantial statistical and/or epidemiological component. We may also consider non-standard applicants.

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Fay
14 Dec 25
Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year)
The campus is very useful with walking distances and options but construction work takes a while which blocks a few paths off so makes the walk a lot...
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23 Nov 25
Mathematics and Statistics
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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