Len Thomas

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Ecological statistician at CREEM (Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling), University of St. Andrews. He/him.
Many congratulations to my fantastic PhD student Calliste Fagard-Jenkin who today submitted his thesis on "GPU-accelerated computational statistics in ecology". Way to go, Cal!
Curious about the use of GPU computing for massively faster fitting of statistical models (especially state-space models)? Nice paper by my fabulous PhD student Cal Fagard-Jenkin, with some "getting started" components. Paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102486 Code https://github.com/calliste-fagard-jenkin/GPU-SSMs
The pipes are calling you! We are advertising two lectureships in statistics: https://vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/7051/0/416558/889/lecturer-in-statistics-two-posts-ac2479nb Teaching-and-research or teaching-focussed. Lovely living and working environment, friendly and collaborative group, excellent students. #statsjobs #academicjobs
Proud to announce my inaugural professorial lecture is now online, at https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZziEuui52Ng
Tried to summarize a quarter century of collaborations with wonderful colleagues at St Andrews and worldwide. Thanks to all of you!
Fantastic Beasts and How to Count Them | Professor Len Thomas, Inaugural Lecture

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Online talk about our work at CREEM on distance sampling: "St Andrews research at teh interface between statistics and global wildlife conservation" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-kcLbmWHk
Saints Talk: Counting critters by Professor Len Thomas

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Interested in estimating animal abundance from camera traps? For details of our online workshop, see https://workshops.distancesampling.org/ctds-april-2023 Registration closes 20th March. #CameraTrap #DistanceSampling #Wildlife
Workshop - camera trap distance sampling, April 2023 · distancesampling.org

Come work with us at the University of St Andrews, Scotland! We're advertising for a lecturer in statistics - either education & research or education-focussed. We have research groups in: statistical ecology; statistical medicine and mollecular biology; statistical methodology.

https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/3402/0/375011/889/lecturer-in-statistics-ac3554gb

Lecturer in Statistics– AC3554GB

Lecturer in Statistics– AC3554GB, School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary £43,414-£53,353 per annum* Start date: 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter , <p style="text-align: justify;">The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its strengths in statistics by appointing a new Lecturer. We are looking for a scholar with outstanding potential and hence we are advertising flexibly across two roles, Lecturer in Statistics (Education Focused) or Lecturer in Statistics (Education and Research).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> *Applications from candidates who wish to apply for Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) at Grade 6 (salary £35,333-£42,155) may also be considered, and if appointed the job description would be adapted accordingly. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Successful candidates for the Education and Research role will have a strong and growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching. We welcome applications from across the broad spectrum of statistics, and particularly from candidates whose research could link with existing research strengths in St Andrews, including ecological and environmental statistics, medical statistics, and statistical ‘omics’. We are especially keen to appoint candidates with strength in statistical machine learning methods and/or with strength in statistical methodology. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Successful candidates for the Education Focused role will be inspirational teachers in statistics committed to delivering and enhancing our highly-rated programme of teaching at undergraduate and taught postgraduate level and will have experience in curriculum development. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD in statistics or a closely related discipline. Candidates should have teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level, have experience applying relevant analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners, have good communication and teamwork skills, and share our desire to educate and inform students. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">For informal enquiries, contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Chaplain (<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>), co-Head of the Statistics Division, Professor Len Thomas (<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>), or the Deputy Head of School, Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith (<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies. We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for staff. In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that applying for this role on a part-time basis does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented in Academic posts at the University. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: <a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi" target="_blank">https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi</a>/. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The School of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that supports equality of opportunity and fair and equal representation for all <a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/about/equality-diversity/." target="_blank">https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/mathematics-statistics/about/equality-diversity/.</a> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p><strong>Closing Date: 3 February 2023 </strong></p> <p><strong> Interview Date: 9 March 2023 </strong></p> <p><strong>Please quote ref: AC3554RGB</strong></p> <p><strong>Further Particulars</strong>: <a href="https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAImjJJJdbFIJ10kgs0PLEL5mg3vFOK2blUvsTCkRN3Iv9dbPCT2Ow+fyY3j9X5P/XW44E8zxO4WfO4ndmgTUR6K" target="_blank" title="AC3554GB FPs.doc">AC3554GB FPs.doc</a></p> <p> </p> <div>School of Mathematics and Statistics </div> <div>Salary £43,414-£53,353 per annum*</div> <div>Start date: 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter</div>, Working Hours : Full Time Job Family : Academic School/Unit : School of Mathematics and Statistics ,