Customer Ref: ASE0050
Location: Medi Park
This post-doc position is for 4 years starting from the 1 July 2011.
The successful candidate will work exclusively on the CODIR project at IMSaT with the Project Leader, under the direction of Prof Sir Alfred on strand 3 (Mechatronics: Control, Navigation and Powering of a Swimming Robotic Device) and strand 6 (Operating: system configuration and device testing) of the CODIR swimming micro-robot.
REF: RA747
Fixed term until 3 September 2012
£29,972 to £35,788 per annum
This full time postholder will be the main economic researcher on the OCHRE (Outcome and Costs of Hip Replacement Evaluation) project sponsored by Stryker Ltd. This will principally focus on building a long-term model of hip implant cost, utilising several international hip registries and leading national data-bases. Key responsibilities will include helping to: decide and prioritise key research questions; design, build and construct the economic modelling structure; test prototypes; prepare reports and present findings.
A good undergraduate degree in a numerate subject and knowledge of health technology assessments is essential.
Closing date: 12 noon on 18 April 2011.
Further particulars and an application form are available on our website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs or Tel. 01603 593493.
The School of Cancer Sciences is one of the leading cancer research laboratories in the UK with excellent facilities and an active research atmosphere. This research technician post is to join Dr. Tennant's research team who primarily work on hypoxia signalling and metabolism in cancer. The post is initially funded for a year, with the potential to be extended upon successful grant applications.
The post holder will be a highly committed and conscientious individual capable of delivering high quality research using a variety of techniques. Previous experience in mammalian tissue culture is highly desirable.
Starting salary is normally in the range £17,421 to £18,694.
With potential progression once in post to £21,547 a year.
Closing date: 15 April 2011
Reference: 49131
To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
Type - Full Time
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) - Kuwait, is an emerging university dedicated to developing students' critical thinking, identities and to building their characters in order to become successful individuals, well-rounded professionals and entrepreneurs through a unique learner-centered methodology. AUM is committed to creating a value proposition through the integration of multi-cultural faculty, learning facilities and outreach centers.
We encourage innovative teaching methodologies and academic research and publications.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit additional faculty for the following specialism to commence teaching from September 2011 in:
Business / Management
Only candidates with a strong passion and commitment to teaching, as well as a doctorate degree at the time of application, will be seriously considered for the roles. Industry experience is viewed as a distinct advantage.
Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, to be discussed at interview stage.
How to apply:
Please email your CV with covering letter to: hr@aum.edu.kw
For more information on AUM, please visit our website http://www.aum.edu.kw/
Applied Research.
Global Thinking.
Sustainable Business.
As one of the largest business schools in Europe, Coventry University Business School is internationally renowned for high quality teaching and research that brings together the principles of an international, dynamic and relevant education to provide students with real-world skills and up to date knowledge for employability. Our partnerships with international organisations and our portfolio of business-focused research has enhanced our reputation and we have recently been awarded an 'excellent' rating in the EdUniversal Business School rankings.
We're now seeking to develop this recognition and enhance our teaching and research activity, so we're looking for experienced business professionals and researchers to contribute to our success.
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Global Strategy
£29,973 - £36,864 or £34,746 - £49,539 per annum
Responsible for teaching, research, curriculum development and course management, you will support the department's activities in undergraduate and postgraduate strategic management education. You will need to demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching and research, ensuring that students engage with their education and emerge with skills to enhance their employability. Through your research activities, you will contribute to the department's applied research portfolio including preparing bids, developing external networks and supervising research students. You will also be actively involved in promoting the department and the University in the UK and overseas. As Senior Lecturer you will take responsibility for chairing committees and working groups including the mentoring of other staff.
You will need a Masters degree (or professional equivalent) in a relevant management focused subject, and recent teaching experience. Knowledge of SAP would be useful. Your growing research portfolio and your ability to network and develop partnerships with external organisations will enhance the Department's profile. For the Senior Lecturer post preference will be given to candidates holding PhDs /close to completion or with a record of publications in the relevant field.
Ref No: REQ000725
Closing date: 13th May 2011
Interviews: 27th May 2011
For further information or to apply online please visit our website at www.coventry.ac.uk/job-vacancies
Due to recent Government policy changes on immigration, we can only accept applications from Non EEA candidates who hold Tier 1 status and are able to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions or sponsorship required.
Type - Full Time
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) - Kuwait, is an emerging university dedicated to developing students' critical thinking, identities and to building their characters in order to become successful individuals, well-rounded professionals and entrepreneurs through a unique learner-centered methodology. AUM is committed to creating a value proposition through the integration of multi-cultural faculty, learning facilities and outreach centers.
We encourage innovative teaching methodologies and academic research and publications.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit additional faculty for the following specialism to commence teaching from September 2011 in:
Accounting
Only candidates with a strong passion and commitment to teaching, as well as a doctorate degree at the time of application, will be seriously considered for the roles. Industry experience is viewed as a distinct advantage.
Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, to be discussed at interview stage.
How to apply:
Please email your CV with covering letter to: hr@aum.edu.kw
For more information on AUM, please visit our website http://www.aum.edu.kw/
Competitive Salary
Warwick Business School (WBS) is one of the foremost Schools in the UK and was the first Business School to be accredited in the UK (AMBA), Europe (EFMD) and the US (AACSB). The December 2008 Research Assessment Exercise rated 75% of our research at 3* and above, placing us 3rd in the UK. The Business School is committed to first class research and teaching and has strong undergraduate, Specialist Masters, MBA, doctoral and executive programmes.
In line with the expansion of our successful Finance Group we wish to recruit a number of candidates of the highest calibre. We welcome applications from candidates across all the major fields in finance, including international finance, corporate finance, investments and derivatives.
Assistant Professor
You will be capable of contributing to the School's aims of maintaining and further improving its research and teaching, with evidence of the potential to publish research of international excellence.
Associate Professor
You will be an experienced teacher of Finance and will need to have a strong record of published research in the subject. You will be expected to provide research leadership in an area that develops or builds upon the group's main interests and to provide effective teaching across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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The university values diversity.
To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull is offering three UK/EU PhD Scholarships and four International PhD Fee Bursaries in the following broad academic areas of the Business School:
Accounting & FinanceBusiness and Management EducationBusiness EthicsEconomicsInternational Business Logistics, Supply Chains and Operations ManagementMarketingOrganisational Behaviour & Human Resource ManagementSystems ThinkingApplications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the supervision of leading researchers.
Closing date Tuesday 31st May 2011; Studentships will start in September 2011
Visit www.hull.ac.uk/phd for further information and to download a copy of the application form.
Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.
Each full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the 'home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13,590 in 2011/12, subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.
The International PhD Fee bursaries will cover full tuition fees for full-time overseas students for three years, depending on satisfactory progress.
PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.
Successful applicants will be informed of the award by 11th July.
Type - Full Time
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) - Kuwait, is an emerging university dedicated to developing students' critical thinking, identities and to building their characters in order to become successful individuals, well-rounded professionals and entrepreneurs through a unique learner-centered methodology. AUM is committed to creating a value proposition through the integration of multi-cultural faculty, learning facilities and outreach centers.
We encourage innovative teaching methodologies and academic research and publications.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit additional faculty for the following specialism to commence teaching from September 2011 in:
Marketing
Only candidates with a strong passion and commitment to teaching, as well as a doctorate degree at the time of application, will be seriously considered for the roles. Industry experience is viewed as a distinct advantage.
Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, to be discussed at interview stage.
How to apply:
Please email your CV with covering letter to: hr@aum.edu.kw
For more information on AUM, please visit our website http://www.aum.edu.kw/
Nottingham University Business School is one of the UK's leading business schools and a globally ranked centre for management education and research at one of the UK's most successful universities.
Located on the award winning Jubilee Campus, close to the University Park campus, the School offers undergraduate, MBA, Masters, PhD, and executive education programmes and conducts world-class research in attractive, state-of-the-art facilities. The School's teaching is rated as excellent by HEFCE and the results of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 confirmed Nottingham University Business School's status as one of the leading Business Schools in the country. 70% of the School's research was classified as either "world leading" (4*) or "internationally excellent" (3*), ranking Nottingham University Business School 6th in the UK. For further information about the Business School, see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/.
Applications are invited for the above post to provide leadership in research, teaching and administration and to engage in high quality research and contribute to teaching on the range of programmes offered by the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The person appointed will be expected to prepare and deliver high quality lectures, seminars/tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as required.
Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant area. Candidates should also have established international experience in a senior research capacity, with a track record of high quality research output in any area of Organisational Behaviour and the research leadership skills suited to the seniority of this post. Experience of undertaking major research projects, together with evidence of success in obtaining research funding is essential.
Salary will be within the professorial range, minimum £55,758 per annum.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor M Binks, Dean of the School, tel: 0115 951 5505, email: martin.binks@nottingham.ac.uk or Professor Nick Bacon, Head of the OB, HRM and IS Division, tel: 0115 951 5117, email: nicholas.bacon@nottingham.ac.uk.
Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.
For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/JK03691. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 3262.
Please quote ref. JK/03691.
This post will remain open until filled.
Review of applications: 5 May 2011.
For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.
(0.5FTE)
Ref: R/13519
Salary will be £14,986 - pro rata to £29,972
We are currently seeking to appoint a part time Research Fellow on a 9 month fixed term contract.
The successful applicant's main task will be to undertake participant observation work in two Bristol pilot areas (South Bristol and East Bristol) to explore the best uses of social marketing techniques in gaining community support for the 20 mph limits. You would make contact with community leaders and active citizens and work with them on projects and activities, thus making a contribution to the campaigning itself. However, your focus would be on observation (backed up with other forms of data gathering (such as unstructured and semi-structured depth interviews) to build up case study evidence that would feed into a model of best practice. The work would also require some assessment of the acceptability or otherwise of 20mph across other residential areas in the city. This model, in turn, will feed into a strategic guide of soft measures that we believe would be critical for the successful roll out of the 20 mph limit.
For further details and to apply online visit our website www.uwe.ac.uk/jobs or telephone 0117 32 82216 to request documents by post.
Closing date: 27 April 2011.
UWE is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: 11/05/2011
Reference: HUM/12084
++Please note there are strict *eligibility requirements* which apply to all Marie Curie Fellows. Nationals or residents of the UK *cannot* usually apply. At the time of appointment, applicants should have no more than 5 years' experience (FTE) after graduation and should not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years immediately before appointment. If you are a resident or national of UK there are opportunities available at our partner organisations - http://www.fp7.portals.mbs.ac.uk/.++
The purpose of this post is to carry out research and to participate in the activities of the RISK Marie Curie Initial Training Network investigating qualitative and quantitative approaches to the measurement and management of financial risks. RISK involves 19 universities and industry partners. The network is looking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to focus on a number of issues concerning credit risks such as counter party risk, estimation of double default, credit migration and contagion, credit spread for illiquid securities and small issuers, liquidity VaR and Stressed VaR.
This post provides excellent opportunities to gain multi-discipline research training and exposure to working in universities, the private sector, central banks and professional organisations.
Applicants should have a PhD degree (preferred) or MSc (followed by several years of directly relevant experience) in a quantitative field (eg, mathematics, physics, engineering, finance) and must be eligible to be appointed as an Experienced Researcher in the UK. Strong numerical programming skills in Matlab or C++ (or equivalent) and good knowledge of financial modelling (VaR, solution of partial differential equations in several dimensions, Monte-Carlo techniques) are key requirements.
For more information see the following website(s):
Salary
£36,862 p.a. plus travel allowance in line with Marie Curie FP7 Regulations
Informal enquiries
Professor Ser-Huang Poon
Email: ser-huang.poon@mbs.ac.uk
Further details about the project are available at http://www.fp7.portals.mbs.ac.uk/.
Documents
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Type - Full Time
The American University of the Middle East (AUM) - Kuwait, is an emerging university dedicated to developing students' critical thinking, identities and to building their characters in order to become successful individuals, well-rounded professionals and entrepreneurs through a unique learner-centered methodology. AUM is committed to creating a value proposition through the integration of multi-cultural faculty, learning facilities and outreach centers.
We encourage innovative teaching methodologies and academic research and publications.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to recruit additional faculty for the following specialism to commence teaching from September 2011 in:
Operational Management (OM)
Only candidates with a strong passion and commitment to teaching, as well as a doctorate degree at the time of application, will be seriously considered for the roles. Industry experience is viewed as a distinct advantage.
Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive remuneration package, to be discussed at interview stage.
How to apply:
Please email your CV with covering letter to: hr@aum.edu.kw
For more information on AUM, please visit our website http://www.aum.edu.kw/
The Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2) has an opening for a PhD researcher for a programme of research in Asset and Risk Management. The cluster is a collaboration between Industry, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin City University (DCU) and National University of Ireland - Maynooth (NUIM).
This studentship, based at UCD, is relevant for well-qualified students with postgraduate or undergraduate degrees in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics and related disciplines.
Research will cover topics in:
Asset Pricing and Risk
Risk Management of Real Estate Pension Risk
For further information visit: http://www.fmc-cluster.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=83
Work packages 7-9 (based in UCD)
Principal Investigator: Professor John Cotter, john.cotter@ucd.ie
This PhD studentship offers an attractive package including an annual stipend of €18,000 (fixed for 4 years), a contribution to fees and support for research activities.
Expressions of interest should include:
1. a statement of research interests
2. a detailed CV
3. transcripts of degrees
4. the names and email contacts of two academic referees
Expressions of interest should be sent via email directly to irene.ward@ucd.ie.
Closing Date: 20 May 2011
Anticipated Start Date: September 2011
Further information on the cluster can be found at
All formal applications will be processed via the relevant university's normal PhD application processes.
Ref: 2030.49
CORAL (Centre for Operations Research Applications in Logistics) at the Department of Business Studies invites applications for a faculty position as Associate Professor in Logistics/SCM starting 1st July 2011 or later.
The profile of the candidate
The associate professor is expected to contribute to the further development of CORAL, to bridge existing research activities at the department and to demonstrate commitment to quality graduate and undergraduate teaching, research, and service.
For further information candidates are invited to contact Head of Department, Michael Christensen, by e-mail: mic@asb.dk or CORAL Centre Director Professor Anders Thorstenson by e-mail: ath@asb.dk.
The CORAL centre
The scientific staffs at CORAL include 12 researchers of whom 4 are professors, and at present 7 PhD students. CORAL provides knowledge to support decision-making and control for logistics and supply chain management in companies and other organisations. Our research interests include, but are not limited to:
For a complete overview of the centre's research, please see our website http://www.asb.dk/en/research/researchcentresandteams/researchcentres/coral/
For a complete overview of the M.Sc. programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, please see our website http://www.asb.dk/en/aboutus/departments/departmentofbusinessstudies/teaching/masterofscience/mscinlogisticsandsupplychainmanagement
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor who will contribute to the further development of the academic and social environment in the department through teaching and research. The teaching load is approximately one course per semester plus supervision.
The position as associate professor is a permanent position with an obligation to research and teach, including participation in the scientific development of the field, teaching, research training, pedagogical guidance/supervision of assistant professors, supervision of PhD students, evaluating work, preparation of and participation in administrative work. The distribution of the various projects may vary for each associate professor according to the decision of the Head of Department. Qualifications corresponding to what can be achieved on the basis of employment as assistant professor is a prerequisite, but the qualification criteria can also be achieved in other ways. It is expected that the applicant has documented scientific production at an international level as well as documented educational qualifications.
All interested applicants regardless of age, sex, race, religion or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
All applications can only be made online www.asb.dk/jobs and received by: 25/04/2011
Business and Social Sciences is a broad business school constituting one of four new main academic areas at Aarhus University. Business and Social Sciences is the largest university unit within business and social sciences in Denmark, encompassing a wide range of academic disciplines, outstanding research environments and strong degree programmes.
Aarhus University offers an inspiring education and research environment for 40,000 students and 11,000 members of staff, ensuring results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2011 amounts to DKK 5.9 billion. The university's strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk/en.
Post Ref No: B0577
£29,972 - £44,016
Grade H/I
City Campus
Nottingham Business School requires a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Marketing to teach on a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including our MSc Marketing suite of programmes (Marketing, Retail Marketing, Advertising and Communications, Customer Management), BA Business Management & Marketing and BA Marketing, Design & Communication.
Qualified to graduate level, you will have a doctorate or be working towards obtaining one (or equivalent). You will also have experience of teaching and research in Marketing, as well as relevant commercial experience.
You will be required to contribute to a range of specialist Marketing modules and should be able to offer one or more of the following Marketing specialisms: Services Marketing, Retail Marketing, Marketing Planning & Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Consumer Marketing or Industrial (B2B) Marketing. An up-to-date knowledge of Marketing, and the broader contemporary debates in this subject, is essential.
You will be part of the Marketing division and will be expected to contribute to the effective management and running of marketing programmes across the Business School. You will also contribute to the developing research profile of the team through active involvement in a variety of research and research-related activities.
For an informal discussion about the above post, please contact Malcolm Sullivan (Head of Marketing) on (0115) 848 8226) or via email at Malcolm.Sullivan@ntu.ac.uk
Closing date - 6 May 2011
Interview date - 10 June 2011
Further application details are available at www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies. If you require documentation in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print) please contact us at job.vacancies@ntu.ac.uk
Please quote appropriate Post No. when applying or in the event of a query.
CVs will only be accepted when submitted with a fully completed application form.
We are actively implementing equality of opportunity policies and seek people who share our commitment.
Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. However, non-EEA/EU candidates will not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EEA/EU candidate is available as it is unlikely in these circumstances that the UK Border Agency Resident Labour Market Test requirements would be met. For further information on this please visit the UK Border Agency website.
£36,862 - £44,016 pa
Fixed Term Contract for one year in the first instance.
Start date: 1 August 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter.
You will teach business-related intercultural modules on our new degree, MSc Intercultural Communication for Business and the Professions. You will supervise students undertaking research at MSc level and help build links with other institutions and commercial organisations.
You will have an honours degree or equivalent. You will have the knowledge and experience necessary to develop and teach HE courses in International Business and Culture, specifically to teach modules in two or more of the following areas: international business, management across cultures, marketing across cultures, business communication.
Informal enquiries: Professor Helen Spencer-Oatey, Director of the Centre for Applied Linguistics: email helen.spencer-oatey@warwick.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)24 7652 3200/3808.
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The university values diversity.
Customer Refno: 10533
Purpose and Main Duties
The School of Business, Economics and Informatics is growing rapidly and to support this growth the College is investing in new academic posts.
The School has launched an MSc in Accounting and Financial Management and will follow this with an MSc in Finance and Accounting in 2012-13. For the accounting and/or financial management post, we seek an active researcher who will contribute to postgraduate, undergraduate and post-experience programmes in accounting and financial management.
About the Department
For further information on the School of Business, Economics and Informatics click here
Further Information
Salary: £33,804 to £46,950 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Paul Guest, p.guest@bbk.ac.uk, telephone 020-7631-6863. This post is for a three year fixed term. The salary quoted is inclusive of London allowance. The initial salary will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment may be subject to a probationary period of up to three years. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary pension scheme, 39 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other benefits.
The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 12 May 2011
Interviews will be held on Monday 6 June 2011
Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual orientation.
The Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2) has an opening for a PhD researcher for a programme of research in Asset and Risk Management. The cluster is a collaboration between Industry, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin City University (DCU) and National University of Ireland - Maynooth (NUIM).
This studentship is based at University College Dublin, Ireland.
Supervisor(s)
Work packages 7-9 (based in UCD)
PI: Professor John Cotter, john.cotter@ucd.ie
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/academicsampresearch/ouracademics/bankingfinance/professorjohncotter/home/
Brief Project description
This studentship is relevant for well-qualified students with postgraduate or undergraduate degrees in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics and related disciplines. The precise background required varies by work package.
Research will cover topics in:
Asset Pricing and Risk Risk Management of Real EstatePension RiskFor further information visit:
http://www.fmc-cluster.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=83
Background
The Financial Mathematics Computation Cluster (FMC2) is a collaboration between Industry, UCD, DCU and NUIM.
FMC2 brings together complementary expertise in financial mathematics, financial economics and computer science to create a multi-disciplinary research programme in asset and risk management, areas of critical importance to the future development of the international financial services sector in Ireland.
Launched in 2009, FMC2 is part of the Science Foundation Ireland Strategic Research Cluster (SRC) programme.
SFI Strategic Research Clusters (SRCs) help link create partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions, to foster the development of new and existing Irish-based companies, and to grow partnerships with industry that could make an important contribution to Ireland and its economy.
Terms and conditions
This PhD studentship offers an attractive package including a fixed annual stipend of €18,000, a contribution to fees and support for research activities.
Further info/apply
Expressions of interest should include:
1. a statement of research interests
2. a detailed CV
3. transcripts of degrees
4. the names and email contacts of two academic referees
Expressions of interest should be sent via email to Irene.ward@ucd.ie.
Further information on the cluster and research topics can be found at
http://www.fmc-cluster.org/
All formal applications will be processed via the relevant university's normal PhD application processes.
Closing date for application: 20 May 2011
Start date: September 2011
The School of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences announces one (1) adacemic position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the field of study of Real Estate.
The School of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos is an interdisciplinary school committed to encouraging productive and creative relationships between the disciplines of Architecture, Real Estate and Construction.
The School is seeking a Lecturer or an Assistant Professor to teach in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Real Estate. Successful candidates must be able to teach in both Greek and English. Furthermore, preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate strong interest, experience in teaching and/or research in the areas of quantitative analysis for real estate, real estate finance/investment and/or environmentally sensitive and sustainable Real Estate development.
For the post of Lecturer, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Real Estate or a relevant area and significant teaching or research ability.
For the post of Assistant Professor, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Real Estate and at least three years of teaching or research experience at a University. Candidates for this post should have a good record of research and teaching.
An internationally competitive remuneration package is offered according to qualifications and experience.
Further particulars including details on how to apply, are available on www.nup.ac.cy/vacancies or contact Ms Demetria Sofroniou, Human Resources Manager, to whom applications should be addressed by electronic mail to include a Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter of application.
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2011
Neapolis University Pafos, 2 Danais Avenue, 8042, Pafos, Cyprus
Tel. +357 26 843300, Fax. +357 26 931944, Email: hrd@nup.ac.cy
The School of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences announces one (1) adacemic position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the field of study of Real Estate.
The School of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences at Neapolis University Pafos is an interdisciplinary school committed to encouraging productive and creative relationships between the disciplines of Architecture, Real Estate and Construction.
The School is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor to teach in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Real Estate. Successful candidates must be able to teach in both Greek and English. Furthermore, preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate strong interest, experience in teaching and/or research in the areas of quantitative analysis for real estate, real estate finance/investment and/or environmentally sensitive and sustainable Real Estate development.
For the post of the Associate Professor, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Real Estate and at least three years of teaching or research experience at a University. Candidates for this post should have a good record of research and teaching.
For the post of Professor, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Real Estate or a relevant area and at least 6-10 years of teaching or research experience at a University. Candidates should also have significant teaching experience, as well as a strong record of research and publications in the area of Real Estate.
An internationally competitive remuneration package is offered according to qualifications and experience.
Further particulars including details on how to apply, are available on www.nup.ac.cy/vacancies or contact Ms Demetria Sofroniou, Human Resources Manager, to whom applications should be addressed by electronic mail to include a Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter of application.
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2011
Neapolis University Pafos, 2 Danais Avenue, 8042, Pafos, Cyprus
Tel. +357 26 843300, Fax. +357 26 931944, Email: hrd@nup.ac.cy
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Fixed term for immediate appointment until 31 July 2011
(up to two posts)
Salary Scale: Grade 8 - (£37,990 - £45,336)
Keele Management School seeks to appoint up to two Enterprise Fellows. The role of Enterprise Fellow, as an individual with a strong business or academic background and a focus on management development, will be in developing links with external client organisations and interacting closely with colleagues in the School and other relevant units in ensuring that enterprise (employer engagement and CPD) opportunities are developed, negotiated and delivered and that targets are met; contributing to a culture shift that embeds entrepreneurial activity at the core of Keele Management School and playing a leading role in the School's enterprise team.
Candidates should preferably hold an academic qualification in a management related area, or equivalent business background. The ideal candidate will add to this a convincing career track record that qualifies them for a role that will straddle the interface between academia and business, and that will require strong interdisciplinary and inter-professional communication skills. Appointed candidates will be employed in the role of a teaching fellow and will be expected to work towards build-up of a self-sustaining revenue stream.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
Professor Matthias Klaes, Head of Keele Management School, m.klaes@keele.ac.uk, tel. 01782 73 3100.
Application Information
Candidates' attention is drawn to the companion document 'KMS Further Particulars A', to the University's website (www.keele.ac.uk) which provides an overview and further details of the university, and to the School's website (www.keele.ac.uk/kms/).
Job packs available to download from www.keele.ac.uk/jobs , vacancies@keele.ac.uk, Human Resources, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG or Fax: 01782 733471.
Please quote post reference: OR11/08UK
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2011
Promoting Equality, Valuing Diversity.
Aston Business School is delighted to offer 10 new Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) posts for the October 2011/12 academic intake.
Graduate Teaching Assistants are funded for three years full-time and are valued at £20,000 per year. Students will be expected to pursue the PhD programme on a full-time basis and will be required to assist their Academic Group with its teaching load for an average of 6 hours per week plus associated duties.
Aston Business School is one of an elite group of business schools in the world to hold triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) ABS's position as one of the leading business schools in the UK was confirmed and, in a submission which included 96% of our academic staff, the majority of our research activity was judged to be either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
In addition to its reputation for high quality research, ABS offers:
an intellectually stimulating environment for doctoral researcha rigorous training in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies a teaching-related training leading to the award of a teaching certificatefunding for conference attendance and research-related expensesTo be eligible to apply for the GTA's candidates must first hold an offer of a place on the PhD programme at Aston Business School. Further information on the application procedure, application forms, and programme structure are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-business-school/programmes/research/
All self-funded students (Home/EU and International) who have been offered a place on the PhD programme at Aston Business School are eligible to apply for the GTA's.
The closing date for applying for the GTA's is 13th May 2011.
For any queries, please email rdp@aston.ac.uk or telephone +44(0)121 204 3219
Ref: R110031
As part of Queen Mary, University of London's strategic investment in Science and Engineering, applications are invited from scholars of international distinction for a Professorial appointment in Networks in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).
Candidates should have proven research leadership in one or more of the areas of Wireless Networks, Network Theory and Internet of Things. A strong international profile and an outstanding record of publications that have an impact in the field are also required.
The postholder will be expected to lead the Networks Research Group and to establish his/her own research team, which will involve the appointment of new lecturers. There will also be opportunities for bridging research with other established groups in the School.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the development of the School's research strategy, to be active in attracting research funding and to play a full role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A proven ability to provide wider School leadership is also essential.
The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships.
The post is full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Salary will be by negotiation within the Professorial range. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms quoting reference 11085/AW along with a copy of your CV should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@eecs.qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in mid-June 2011.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Full Time The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary will be £31,905 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a full-time EPSRC-funded research position in the Department of Mathematics at UCL. The main purpose of this post is to work on the development of a high-performance boundary element library for problems in electrostatics, acoustics and computatonal electromagnetics with project partners at the UCL Centre for Medical Image Computing, the University of Reading, Durham University and industrial consultancy from NAG. Initial application area will be medical imaging. The Research Associate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team on the main implementation of the library functionality. In addition to scientific software development this will involve close interaction with the project partners. The post is funded for two years in the first instance.
Key Requirements
The appointee will have expertise in scientific computing, numerical analysis or a related area of mathematical sciences. We expect the appointee to have a PhD or equivalent qualification, or to be in the final stages of writing up a PhD, in an area of mathematical sciences or a related field. The focus of the project is on high-quality software development. Good programming knowledge in an object-oriented language (C#, C++, Java, Python, etc.) or evidence of ability to learn new programming languages is required. A track record of participating in scientific or industrial software projects is desirable.
Further Details
For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1184379. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Soheni Datta, s.datta@ucl.ac.uk, 020 7679 2839. Please also upload the following documents: (a) a letter of application outlining your suitability to this post and your reasons for applying; (b) a sample of your work (if any). UCL Taking Action for Equality
Closing Date 6 May 2011
Interview date Thursday 2nd June 2011 (TBC)
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Ref: A213
Salary: £30,870 - £35,788
Closing Date: 6 May 2011
Lancaster University, in partnership with Microsoft Research Cambridge, invites applications for a Senior Research Associate position on touchless and gesture-based interaction. You will join the School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University but be based at Cambridge, to closely collaborate with the Medical Image Analysis and Socio-Digital Systems teams at Microsoft Research.
The Medical Image Analysis research group is developing technology to push the state of the art on automatic and semi-automatic analysis of medical images. They are working on a joint project with the Socio-Digital Systems group focussing on touchless or gesture-based interaction for surgical applications. The project is multidisciplinary involving not only computer scientists, but also social scientists and designers to develop a system for use in real world settings. Lancaster will contribute to the project with its expertise in interactive systems and recognition-based interfaces.
We invite applications from enthusiastic individuals, to serve as the main technical expert for the project and help push the boundaries of scientific knowledge. You must have a PhD or equivalent experience, in medical image analysis, computer vision or machine learning, and you must have strong programming skills in C++ or C#. The post requires a real passion for research, and a strong desire to design and develop new user interfaces based on user research.
The project offers a highly stimulating environment for research career development. You will be working with research groups at Lancaster and Microsoft Research that are internationally recognised, and you will be expected to contribute to the strong profile of the project partners through participation in the development and publication of research results.
The post is available from 1 June 2011 for two years. You are encouraged to contact the project team with a note on your motivation for this position, to initiate informal discussion.
Contact:
Dr Mark Rouncefield / Prof. Hans Gellersen
School of Computing & Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4WA, UK
Prof. Abigail Sellen, Socio-Digital Systems, Microsoft Research
7 J J Thomson Ave, Cambridge CB3 0FB, UK
For further information and to apply online, please visit: http://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A213
Supervisors: Prof. Alasdair Houston, Prof. John McNamara & Dr Tim Fawcett
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic student for a PhD position in our group, as part of an exciting new ERC-funded project on 'The evolution of mechanisms controlling behaviour'. This is an ambitious, interdisciplinary project which aims to shed light on the internal workings of behaviour and lead to a better understanding of how evolution has shaped decision making in a wide variety of animals, from invertebrates to humans.
The project
The PhD project will involve the development of mathematical and computational models of behaviour, based on evolutionary theory. A key part of the work will be to integrate mechanistic considerations into evolutionary models, to understand how behaviour is affected by constraints in evolved psychological/physiological systems (McNamara & Houston 2009, Trends Ecol. Evol. 24, 670-675). Within the aims of the project, the candidate will be free to work along the lines that interest them most.
The PhD project will be theoretical, involving techniques such as optimality theory, game theory, genetic algorithms and neural networks. Training in these methods will be provided, but we are seeking a student with good skills in mathematics or computer science.
The working environment
The successful candidate will join a new, dynamic research group run by Profs Houston and McNamara, world leaders in theoretical approaches to studying animal behaviour. The MAD group (www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/research/behaviour/mad) is based in the School of Biological Sciences and has strong links with researchers in Mathematics, Computer Science and Psychology. We have ongoing collaborations with experts throughout the EU, and there will be opportunities to travel to international workshops and conferences during the PhD.
The University of Bristol is one of the top research universities in the UK and the pre-eminent institute for theoretical studies of animal behaviour. Students have access to world-class library and computing facilities and are immersed in a vibrant research environment, with numerous seminar series, frequent visits from prominent international scientists and an active social scene. The School of Biological Sciences runs a training scheme for graduate students to improve skills in statistics, communication, time management, public engagement and much more besides.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a student with good mathematical and/or computational skills. Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline. We also encourage applications from Biological Sciences students whose degree includes a substantial (i.e. > 30%) mathematical component. A keen interest in evolutionary biology is essential.
The studentship is open to all EU students. Those from the UK need at least an upper second-class Bachelors degree to take up the position.
The studentship is available for three and a half years with a stipend of £13,590 per annum, and will start in October 2011 or soon after.
How to apply
Please send the following documents to tim.fawcett@bristol.ac.uk:
The deadline for applications is 21 April 2011.
A studentship is offered to investigate ray tracing methods using a highly parallel computer architecture. The Universities of Manchester, Sheffield, Cambridge and Southampton are collaborating on the development of a machine with one million cores, where communication between cores is achieved by fast packet broadcasts, enabling data to be shared efficiently. One application of this approach is to render real-time 3D scenes where each core is responsible for the colour computation of a few pixels, including calculation of reflections and atmospheric attenuation. The PhD project involves the development of algorithms to exploit the parallel architecture and connectivity to enable very detailed scenes to be rendered in real-time. Applications include image generation for flight simulation and the project is supported the Thales Training and Simulation.
Project title: Real-time Ray Tracing
Supervisor: Professor Dave Allerton and Professor Visakan Kadirkamanathan Start date: 1st July 2011 (3 years) Project Details:
Eligibility Details:
To be eligible for a full award (stipend and fees) applicants must have:
Settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay, and
Been 'ordinarily resident' in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant. This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences), and
Not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education. (This does not apply to UK or EU nationals).
All EU nationals are eligible to receive fees only is they do not have settled status in the UK.
Candidates with no relevant connection to the UK are not eligible to apply for the studentship.
The studentship will cover the tuition fees and provide an annual stipend of £13,590.
Students should have a background in computer science or electronic engineering (or an equivalent engineering degree) and ideally have experience of modern programming languages, real-time computing or computer graphics.
Applicants are invited to contact Professor David Allerton (d.j.allerton@sheffield.ac.uk) at the University of Sheffield to discuss the research project informally.
To apply please send a CV, relevant publications, the names of two referees and a covering letter explaining your current interests and relevant background to Debbie Proctor, preferable via email at d.proctor@shef.ac.uk, or alternatively to the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, The University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, Sheffield S1 3JD
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2011
Ref: 80864
Salary range: £36,672 to £48,459 pa dependent on experience.
Closing Date: 5th May 2011.
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomic research, with an expanding scientific programme dedicated to understanding gene function in health & disease.
We are looking for someone to lead the Human Genetics Informatics team at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. The role would involve direct line management of a team of three analytical software developers to deliver on research informatics support for the Human Genetics faculty.
The HGI team is the interface between Sanger's large scale genomic data pipelines and the dozen independent human genetic faculty groups. It serves to enable cutting edge genomic research by ensuring access to high quality, rapid analyses used by many different groups. Both pipeline development around existing methods (including quality control, troubleshooting and optimization), as potential novel methodological approaches will be supported. Specific tasks at the present (which will change over time) include genotype calling from genome-wide SNP arrays, application of genotype imputation methods and calling and annotation of whole-exome and whole-genome sequence datasets.
The role will involve working with faculty members to set priorities and provide accurate timescales for delivering analytical outputs. The team leader will be responsible for translating the work of the three team members into these agreed goals and timelines. The team leader will also be expected to contribute to coding projects, and work hands-on with team members to develop, debug and optimize their code. Long term HGI strategy will be developed by the team leader and Human Genetics faculty members.
Essential Skills
Ideal Skills
Benefits
The Institute has excellent purpose built facilities on the Genome Campus, Hinxton on the outskirts of Cambridge. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including a final salary pension scheme and excellent on-site facilities. Further details can be found on our website https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk,
To submit your CV and apply for this job please go to https://jobs.sanger.ac.uk, to register and apply on line.
As part of Queen Mary, University of London's strategic investment in Science and Engineering, applications are invited from scholars of international distinction for a Professorial appointment in the broad area of Circuits and Systems in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).
Candidates should have proven research leadership in theoretical foundations and architectures, as well as design and tools, and applications such as circuits and systems implementations of algorithms for signal and information processing. A strong international profile and an outstanding record of publications that have an impact in the field are also required.
The postholder will be expected to establish a research group, which will involve the appointment of new lecturers, and there will be opportunities for bridging research with our established strengths in areas such as Antennas and Program Verification & Analysis.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the development of the School's research strategy, to be active in attracting research funding and to play a full role in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A proven ability to provide wider School leadership is also essential.
The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships.
The post is full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Salary will be by negotiation within the Professorial range. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms quoting reference 11086/AW along with a copy of your CV should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@eecs.qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in mid-June 2011.
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Closing date for applications: 31 May 2011
The University of Southampton Web Science Doctoral Training Centre is offering fully-funded studentships for 4-year PhD training. The combined masters and PhD degree has no fees to pay and a £13,590 a year studentship to study the World Wide Web.
Any student from any discipline can study Web Science.
This four-year PhD in Web Science will equip students to become leaders in the emerging Digital Economy. The course begins with a one-year taught Masters to give a broad basis for understanding the technology of the Web and the social context in which the technology operates. The remaining three-year research programme is jointly supervised by two faculties and may combine a wide range of disciplines ranging from Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities, Management, Education or Geography, as appropriate to the interdisciplinary research interests of the individual student.
Studying Web Science is about questioning the following: How is the web changing the education landscape? How is it affecting interpersonal relationships? What processes have driven the Web's growth, and will they persist? How does large-scale structure emerge from a simple set of protocols? How does the Web work as a socio-technical system? What drives the viral uptake of certain Web phenomena? What might fragment the Web?
"Web Science is a new discipline preparing people for jobs of the future", says Wendy Hall, professor of computer science at the University of Southampton. "Within the next few years, companies, organisations, the public services and government departments are all going to be looking for people who can understand the way people use the internet, the impact it has and the way it is likely to develop in the future", she says.
Web Science at Southampton is directed by; Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Dr Les Carr, Professor Catherine Pope and Professor Nigel Shadbolt. The Web Science Doctoral Training Centre is part of an international network of Web Science research centres, offering summer schools, workshops and opportunities for international collaboration.
Enquire direct to the DTC at: webscience.ecs.soton.ac.uk/dtc/enquire
To apply go to webscience.ecs.soton.ac.uk/dtc/applicationprocedure
To be eligible for the full studentship you must satisfy the EPSRC general rules for eligibility of students supported through EPSRC.All EU nationals are eligible for fees-only awards if they do not have settled status in the UK.
Technological innovations have revolutionised the process of scientific research and knowledge discovery. They allow us to collect a huge amount of data with relatively low cost. The aim of this project is to develop connections between Document Data Mining and Semi-Supervised Learning.
We are looking to develop new algorithms, techniques and methods and apply them for secure document lifecycle applications to enhance current and future Hewlett-Packard products and services.
This prestigious 3.5 year studentship is part of collaboration between the Cardiff School of Mathematics and Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. This PhD is ideal for a highly motivated student who is looking to apply their computational and analytical skills to questions within Data Mining and Industry Applications.
The project is jointly supervised by an international team located Cardiff and Bristol (UK) and Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA. During the project, we will have joint meetings every three months in Cardiff University and in Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Bristol, to report on progress and current activities. The student will also spend at least four days every month at the Hewlett-Packard site to collaborate with researchers.
PhD Finding:
The project is jointly funded by Hewlett-Packard Laboratories and EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant from Cardiff School of Mathematics. Full funding is available for UK/EU candidates only.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should:
Ideally the candidate should have excellent mathematical and computing skills.
Programming skills: Java, C/C++, Matlab, Python (optional)
Contact details
Please direct applications in the following format to the project lead, Prof Alexander Balinsky (BalinskyA@cardiff.ac.uk) with the subject of the e-mail "PhD Application Cardiff-HP":
Any enquiries relating to the project and/or suitability should be directed to Prof Alexander Balinsky at the address above. Applications are invited up to and including Friday 13th May, 2011.
Closing date: 20/04/2011
Reference: LS/12052
We seek a computational neuroscientist to work on a project funded by the European Research Council. You will work alongside experimentalists to establish the contribution made by newly discovered inner retinal (melanopsin) photoreceptors to visual information in the mouse brain. Your role will be to contribute to experimental design and apparatus development and to provide statistical analysis and computational modelling of electrophysiological data.
You will have a PhD in Computational Neuroscience (or be about to hold having passed your viva) with strong computational skills and a history of working closely with experimental electrophysiologists. In return, we offer a project in a rapidly developing area of sensory biology, working with a dynamic and ambitious research group. The post will be available from May 2011 and will run for a period of up to 3 years.
Salary
£29,099 p.a.
Informal enquiries
Professor Robert Lucas
Tel: + 44 (0) 161 275 5251
Email: robert.lucas@manchester.ac.uk
Documents
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy please download a copy of the application form either in Microsoft Word format (RTF) or as a PDF. You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat (downloadable from Adobe) to view PDF file(s). PDF files open in a new window. Apple Mac users: please follow instructions below.
Please refer to the guidance notes for more information on how to apply for our vacancies:
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To request a hard copy
The Directorate of Human Resources
Faculty of Life Sciences
Tel: + 44 (0) 161 275 8836
Email: lifesciences-hr@manchester.ac.uk
Please quote reference
LS/12052
Closing date
20/04/2011
To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull is offering one International Fees PhD Bursary for candidates applying for the following project:
Adapting Global Propagation Models to Climate Change
Closing date Tuesday 31st May 2011; Studentships will start in September 2011
Supervisors: Dr Kevin Paulson
Email: K.Paulson@hull.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1482 465118
Department: Engineering
Co-Supervisors: Dr Timothy Bellerby, Geography
Visit www.hull.ac.uk/phd to download a copy of the application form.
An international fee waiver is available for a Ph.D. project studying the effects of changing climate on global telecommunications based in the Department of Engineering and the Earth Observation Science Laboratory of the Department of Geography.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU-R) maintains a set of microwave propagation models that are internationally recognised as global standards and are used by regulators and telecommunications operators in every country. These models have been validated against an ITU-R database of propagation measurements (DBSG3) but assume that climatic parameters relevant to propagation are stationary. Recent research at the University of Hull has identified strong trends in several of these climate parameters which, if continued, could result in a severe deterioration in the performance of security-critical communications systems. The aim of this project is to adapt existing, globally recognised, propagation models to climate change, and to verify these models against existing communications-link and climate data.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, highly-motivated and possess, or will shortly obtain, at least an upper second class degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related science discipline. Knowledge of microwave propagation and applications would be a major advantage. Some knowledge of meteorology or/and earth observation would also be an advantage. The project involves scientific programming in Matlab and statistical comparison of simulation with measurements, so experience in these or similar areas would also be an advantage.
Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at the International student rate for three years, dependant on satisfactory progress.
PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.
Successful applicants will be informed of the award by 11th July.
Salary: £29,972 per annum
Fixed term contract until 30/04/13
We have a post doctoral opportunity for a Research Fellow to work on an EU funded project being run by the Aston CRISIS Centre (http://www.astoncrisis.com ).
The position involves contributing to the research on a project called Disaster 2.0 which concerns the application of Web 2.0 and Semantic Web technologies to disaster management and emergency response scenarios in the EU. Responsibilities concern the technological aspects of the project including assessing the current relevance and applicability of Semantic technologies to emergency management and disaster relief, developing a new ontology or integrate existing ontologies for this purpose, and designing prototype semantic applications for this type of scenario.
Applicants should have completed or submitted a PhD in Computer Science together with a good first degree. They should be able to demonstrate strong programming experience (preferably in Java, Python, or PHP), knowledge and experience of Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies. An interest or experience of disaster management and similar scenarios is a plus. The work will require a creative and independent mind able to take advantage of unique interdisciplinary environment. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Christopher Brewster (c.a.brewster@aston.ac.uk )
Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online. If you do not have access to the internet telephone 0121-359-0870 quoting reference number: R110148
Closing date: Midnight BST 25 April 2011
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As part of the wider, on-going strategic investment by Queen Mary, University of London, the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science is looking to recruit Lecturers/Senior Lecturers within the teaching and research area of Digital Media.
Applicants should be knowledgeable in Media Computing, Social Computing, Semantic Media or Media Communications. Research areas of interest are: Sound & Music Computing; 3D Audio & Video; Video Gaming & Video Effects; Computer Generated Imagery; Digital Cinema; Social Networks; Pervasive/Ubiquitous Computing; Semantic Web for Mobile; Wearable Computing; Semantic Web for Media; Media Semantics; Media coding, compression & streaming; Network Mediated Arts & Performance.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in the relevant research area with an appropriate publication record and should have experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching appropriate to the level of the appointment.
All candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach at any level within the area of expertise and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the process of teaching. Some overseas teaching may be required as part of the School's wide-ranging programmes of study.
The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships.
The posts are full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Starting salary will be in the range of £37,669-£46,938 for Lecturers and £49,619-£55,479 for Senior Lecturers. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms along your CV quoting reference 11082/AW for Lecturer posts and reference 11083/AW for Senior Lecturer posts should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@eecs.qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in late June 2011.
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Lhasa Limited has an immediate opening for a Director of Science. This is the most senior scientific position within the company and, as such, will have leadership responsibility for all of Lhasa Limited's scientific initiatives.
Lhasa Limited is a not-for-profit company and educational charity specialising in the development of predictive tools and associated software in the life sciences. It is a vibrant, fast growing organisation that is seeking to drive ahead with ambitious plans for development.
We are a world leader in the field of computational modelling and amongst our software, Derek for Windows and Meteor, are industry standards for toxicity and metabolism prediction. Vitic, a high quality, structure-searchable toxicology database system is already established at the core of a number of high profile, industry-led data sharing initiatives.
We are looking for someone who can continue to drive our science into new areas, creatively tackling the challenges facing our members and applying innovative thought and processes to their resolution.
The individual in this position will lead all scientific initiatives, working in conjunction with the Scientific Advisory Board, the Chief Executive and senior management of the company. They will propose and co-ordinate agreed strategies and ensure that the company is positioned as a scientific leader in the area of computer aided reasoning in the life sciences.
Educated to PhD level, you will have recognised scientific credibility and the desire to demonstrate it internationally. To be the successful candidate, you must possess clear scientific vision and the drive to make that vision a reality. You must be capable of interacting with our member organisations and prospective customers to understand their needs for the discovery, development and registration of new products. You will provide leadership and management of scientific research within Lhasa Limited and also be able to promote Lhasa Limited's activities and products internationally.
Attractive salary + 34 Days Holiday + Final Salary Pension
For further information on Lhasa Limited, please visit http://www.lhasalimited.org
An application pack may be obtained from Debbie Hillary (contact details below).
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As part of the wider, on-going strategic investment by Queen Mary, University of London, the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science is looking to recruit Lecturers/Senior Lecturers within the teaching and research area of Networks.
Applicants should be knowledgeable in Wireless Networks, Network Theory or Internet of Things. Research areas of interest are: link layer and network layer protocols and architectures; radio resource management; network performance; OFDMA networks; relay and mesh networks; cognitive radio; CoMP; Semantic Web for Mobile; queuing theory; network coding; network modelling; information theory; mathematical techniques for network optimisation; utilisation, economics and management; web science; pervasive/ubiquitous computing; sensor and ad hoc networks; smart networks.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in the relevant research area with an appropriate publication record and should have experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching appropriate to the level of the appointment.
All candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach at any level within the area of expertise and across a range of subjects at a more introductory level, and demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in the process of teaching. Some overseas teaching may be required as part of the School's wide-ranging programmes of study.
The School of EECS is an exciting and dynamic environment with a research portfolio of £36m, with £13m in new grants announced in 2009/10 equating to about 45% of the figure for the whole of Science and Engineering at QMUL. In the RAE2008, 75% of the School's Computer Science submitted staff were rated 3* or 4*, with 50% for the corresponding Electronic Engineering submitted staff. The School has 60 research active academic staff, about 80 post doctoral researchers and about 200 PhD students, with 8 School members holding prestigious research fellowships.
The posts are full time and permanent, starting in September 2011. Starting salary will be in the range of £37,669-£46,938 for Lecturers and £49,619-£55,479 for Senior Lecturers. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, final salary pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Mark Sandler, on 020 7882 7680 or at head@eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Details about the School can be found at www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms along your CV quoting reference 11082/AW for Lecturer posts and reference 11083/AW for Senior Lecture posts should be sent to The Recruitment Administrator, School of EECS, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS or by email to applications@eecs.qmul.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6th May 2011 and interviews will be held in late June 2011.
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