Research Fellow in Theory of Co-Evolutionary Computation - School of Computer Science
- Employer
- University of Birmingham
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £30,942.00 - £42,792.00
- Closing date
- May 19, 2021
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Computer Science
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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RESEARCH FELLOW IN THEORY OF CO-EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION - 97103
Position Details
Area: School of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322 with potential progression once in post to £42,792
Band/Grade: Grade 7
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term for up to 3 years
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Closing Date: 20 May 2021
Background
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Summary of Role
● Conduct original research according to agreed project aims.
● Disseminate research findings.
● Assist in coordination and management of the above mentioned project.
● Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
● Conduct original research according to agreed project aims.
● Analyse and interpret data
● Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
● Disseminate research findings through research publications at premier conferences, journals, and other venues.
● Contribute to writing research/grant proposals.
● Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
● Hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in a relevant subject, ideally on theory of evolutionary computation, algorithmic game theory, algorithms and computational complexity, stochastic processes/probability theory, or discrete mathematics.
● Significant contributions made to world-class research in one or more of the above topics, experience in writing peer-reviewed papers for high quality journals and conferences
● High level analytical and computational skills.
● Proficiency in (or desire to learn) mathematical techniques relevant for the analysis of evolutionary algorithms and other randomised algorithms.
● Ability to communicate complex information clearly in written and spoken form.
● Desirable/optional: (a) Programming skills, (b) Experience in collaborating with national and international academic and industrial partners;
● Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Per Kristian Lehre; p.k.lehre@cs.bham.ac.uk
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
Position Details
Area: School of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322 with potential progression once in post to £42,792
Band/Grade: Grade 7
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term for up to 3 years
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Closing Date: 20 May 2021
Background
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Summary of Role
● Conduct original research according to agreed project aims.
● Disseminate research findings.
● Assist in coordination and management of the above mentioned project.
● Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
● Conduct original research according to agreed project aims.
● Analyse and interpret data
● Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
● Disseminate research findings through research publications at premier conferences, journals, and other venues.
● Contribute to writing research/grant proposals.
● Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
● Hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in a relevant subject, ideally on theory of evolutionary computation, algorithmic game theory, algorithms and computational complexity, stochastic processes/probability theory, or discrete mathematics.
● Significant contributions made to world-class research in one or more of the above topics, experience in writing peer-reviewed papers for high quality journals and conferences
● High level analytical and computational skills.
● Proficiency in (or desire to learn) mathematical techniques relevant for the analysis of evolutionary algorithms and other randomised algorithms.
● Ability to communicate complex information clearly in written and spoken form.
● Desirable/optional: (a) Programming skills, (b) Experience in collaborating with national and international academic and industrial partners;
● Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Per Kristian Lehre; p.k.lehre@cs.bham.ac.uk
We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Valuing excellence; sustaining investment
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