[alife] Research Principal Lectureships at Univ Hertfordshire UK

[Chrystopher L. Nehaniv]

Research Lectureships (2 posts)
Computer Science

Principal Lecturers
Salary: c38,700 - 41,100 GBP per annum

These are new-blood appointments focused towards the long-term development of 
the existing computer science research base at the University. In the 2001 RAE 
this unit of assessment became the largest 4-rated unit in the sector and you 
will complement and strengthen these ongoing research activities.We are seeking 
outstanding individuals with the potential for developing international 
excellence in research. Preference will be given if you are active in one (or 
more) of the following areas:

     * Automatic Differentiation of Algorithms
     * Biocomputation
     * Computer Architecture
     * Human-Computer Interaction
     * Distributed Systems and Security
     * Neural Computation
     * Information Theory and Communications
     * Machine Learning
     * Formal Methods and Requirements Engineering
     * Compilers
     * Complex Adaptive Systems (Quantitative Methods)

For an initial period of 3 years you will be given considerable support to 
build up, with around 70% of your workload devoted to research activities and 
with a funded PhD studentship available in your research area. It is 
anticipated within this period you will have reached the level where your 
research will be self-funding and your profile will make you eligible for a 
Readership.

Quote reference: B1642

Closing date: Monday 8 May 2006.
Interview date: 12 June 2006

The University offers a range of benefits including a final salary pension 
scheme, professional development, family friendly policies, discounted 
memberships at the Hertfordshire Sports Village and generous annual leave.

Application packs are available from Personnel on +44-1707 284802 (24hr 
voicemail), or from our website at http://recruitment.herts.ac.uk/recruit 
quoting the appropriate reference number.

The University is committed to Promoting Equal Opportunities