Two Year Grade 07S Post-doctoral Research Assistant Post
Professor Marta Kwiatkowska from the Oxford University Computing
Laboratory (OUCL) has been awarded an EPSRC grant to for the project
Predictable Software Systems, part of the Large-Scale Complex IT Systems
(LSCITS) research programme. LSCITS (pronounced else-its) is a
collaboration involving five institutions: Dave Cliff (Bristol, PI),
Justin Keen (Leeds), Marta Kwiatkowska (Oxford), John McDermid (York)
and Ian Sommerville (St Andrews). The Predictable Software Systems (PSS)
is a theme led by Professor Marta Kwiatkowska. The main focus of the
LSCITS programme is on novel approaches and techniques for managing
change. In this context, the PSS theme aims to develop the foundations
and software technology for the verification of adaptive systems, such
as those that vary their response depending on scenario or context.
The PSS project has one two year vacancy for a Postdoctoral Research
Assistant available immediately and not later than 1st October 2010. The
role will require the post-holder to undertake innovative research as
defined by the project proposal and to work with colleagues to progress
the objectives of the project as part of the PSS project team. The exact
scope of the research will depend on the skills of the candidates
appointed who will be expected to fulfil the selection criteria defined
below. The postholder may also be required to undertake some programming
and teaching in areas related to the project. More information about
the PSS project can be found at:
http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/projects/predictablesoftware/index.html
Candidates should have a doctoral degree in computer science,
mathematics or a related discipline, excellent knowledge of theoretical
computer science, publications in areas relevant to this project as well
as the ability and willingness to teach, mentor doctoral students and to
participate in the development of experimental software.
The post, which is a full time appointment for up to two years, has a
salary on the University grade 07S scale (currently £28,983-£35,646),
and will include membership of USS as well as an annual leave
entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all public holidays and
university closed periods).
Further details of the post, including the selection criteria and method
of application are available here:
http://web.comlab.ox.ac.uk/news/documents/pss-fps.pdf
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th May 2010.
The policy and practice of the University of Oxford require that all
staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into
employment with the University and progression within employment will be
determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which
are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant
salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the
primary consideration. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant or
member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of
his or her age, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual
orientation, religion or belief, racial group or disability.
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Professor Marta Kwiatkowska
Fellow of Trinity College
Director of Graduate Studies
Oxford University Computing Laboratory
Wolfson Building, Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3QD
Tel: +44 (0)1865 283509 (office)
Email: Marta.Kwiatkowska@comlab.ox.ac.uk
URL: http://web.comlab.ox.ac.uk/people/Marta.Kwiatkowska/
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