Saturday, March 31, 2012

[DMANET] JOBS: 2 x 5 year Postdoc Positions - Game theory, Complexity, Logic - Oxford University, UK

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Two x 5 Year Research Positions - Logic, Game Theory, Complexity

Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, UK

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon on 27th APRIL 2012
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Two Research Assistant positions are available, based in the
Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, to work on
investigating the formal/automated analysis of computer programs in
the presence of self-interested behaviour.

The posts are attached to the ERC Advanced Grant "Reasoning about
Computational Economies" (RACE), recently obtained by Professor
Michael Wooldridge, who will join the University of Oxford on 1 June
2012.  The overall aim of the project is to develop the theory and
tools required to understand how computer programs behave in the
presence of self-interested behaviour.  It is anticipated that
techniques from game theory, logic, and computational complexity will
be used for this purpose.  The main duties of both posts will be to
carry out research on this topic and to produce high-quality research
publications.

Applicants for both posts should hold a relevant doctoral degree as
well as relevant research publications.

The posts are available for up 5 years from 1 June 2012, and have a
salary on the University grade 07 salary scale (currently £29,249 to
£35,938 p.a.).

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INFORMAL ENQUIRIES
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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to
Prof Wooldridge (mailto:mjw@cs.ox.ac.uk).

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HOW TO APPLY
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Further details of the post, including the selection criteria and
method of application are available from:

       http://tinyurl.com/6qvzubg

The closing date for applications is:

        *12 noon on 27th April 2012**

Interviews are expected to take place in early/mid May 2012.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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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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Michael Wooldridge
Department of Computer Science
University of Oxford                 tel (+44 7540) 845 345
Oxford OX1 3QD, UK                   mailto:mjw@cs.ox.ac.uk
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