Department of Computer Science Research Assistant on RACE Fixed-term for up to 28 months Grade 7; Salary: £30,434 – £37,394 p.a.
Posted: 9th December 2014
Department of Computer Science
Research Assistant on RACE
Fixed-term for up to 28 months
Grade 7; Salary: £30,434 – £37,394 p.a.
A research position is available, tenable immediately, attached to a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant obtained by Prof Michael Wooldridge. The project is entitled "Reasoning about Computational Economies" (RACE), and carries out work at the intersection of game theory, complexity, logic, and verification. 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. The specific assignment of responsibilities and areas of interest will be dependent on the actual appointments made - we strongly encourage applications from researchers whose skills and interests broadly match those of the project.
Applicants must have, or shortly be expecting to obtain, a PhD in multi-agent systems, game theory, logic/model checking, or a closely related topic. You should also have published research in game theory and logic, model checking, synthesis, or a closely related topic; the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to communicate technical research results.
The post, which is a full-time appointment, is funded by ERC, and is available for up to 28 months. This includes membership of the University Superannuation Scheme (USS) and 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 12th January 2015.
For further details and to apply please visit:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=116408
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