Department of Computer Science Research Assistant on PrOQAW (2 positions) Fixed-term for up to 12 months from October 2014 Grade 7; Salary: £30,434 – £37,394 p.a.

Department of Computer Science

Research Assistant on PrOQAW (2 positions)
Fixed-term for up to 12 months from October 2014

Grade 7; Salary: £30,434 – £37,394 p.a.

The Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, has opportunities for 2 Research Assistants to work on the Probabilistic Ontological Query Answering on the Web (PrOQAW) project, led by Professor Thomas Lukasiewicz.

The successful candidates will be contributing to the research project plan as well as collaborating with other staff associated with the project.  Applicants must have, or shortly be expecting to obtain, a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.

The primary selection criteria are: excellent knowledge of theoretical computer science, logic, algorithms, complexity theory, and AI; a proven record of research in knowledge representation and reasoning, such as description logics (DLs), Datalog+/–, Datalog, and logic programs; excellent scientific writing ability; strong publications in areas relevant to this project; good communication skills; ability and willingness to mentor or supervise doctoral students.

The posts, which are full time appointments, are funded by EPSRC and are available for up to 12 months from October 2014. The posts have a salary on the University grade 07S scale (currently £30,434 to £37,394). This includes membership of the University Superannuation Scheme (USS) and has an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all public holidays and university closed periods).

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6 November 2014.

For further details and to apply please visit:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=115452  

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