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Research Assistant on Logic-based refactoring of description logic ontologies, Fixed-term for 1 year, Grade 7; Salary £30,434 – £37,394 p.a.

Posted: 22nd January 2015

The Information Systems group at the Department of Computer Science has an opportunity for a full-time Research Assistant to work on the “LOREF: Logic-based refactoring of description logic ontologies” project, led by Dr. Nadeschda Nikitina.

You would be contributing to the research of the group by developing algorithms and software for refactoring Description Logic ontologies, and related Semantic Web infrastructure.

The primary selection criteria are a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline (or shortly be expecting to obtain one), good verbal and written communication skills, and proven research experience in Description Logic and/or Semantic Web technologies.  Good programming skills are desirable, preferably in Java.

The post, which is a full -time appointment, is funded by EPSRC, is available for 1 year, and has a salary on the University grade 07S scale (currently £30,434 to £37,394 p.a.). 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).

Interviews are expected to be held in the second week of March.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 2 March 2015.

For further details and to apply please visit:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=116874  

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