[alife] Research Fellow in "Dual Phase Evolution in Networks"

[Hussein Abbass]

> Please quote reference number ITEE RA. Applications close 9.00am
> Tuesday 14 April 2009
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> Research Fellow in "Dual Phase Evolution in Networks"
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> SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
> UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
> AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY CAMPUS
> CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
> (Two-Year Fixed-term)
> Salary: Level A $53,860-$71,814 per annum
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> A vacancy exists for a self-motivated high-quality early-career
> researcher who has an open mind to break the boundary of science to
> join a world-class group working on complex adaptive systems. The
> group undertakes a wide range of research on the fundamental level;
> evolution, structure decomposition, emergence, uncertainty, graphs and
> networks, and on the practical level; air traffic control, capability
> planning in defence, network and data mining, and large scale
> scheduling, timetabling and routing applications. This project is
> funded by the Australian Research Council in collaboration between
> UNSW at ADFA in Canberra and Monash University in Melbourne.
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> If you are interested in understanding how networks form in a social
> system, how genes interact in a genetic regulatory network, how does a
> large number of disconnected nodes in a graph can suddenly become
> fully connected, or how a group of humans with different utility
> functions and conflicting objectives converge to a common decision?
> Then this is the job for you!
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> The successful applicant should have a PhD in IT, Applied Mathematics,
> Engineering Complex Systems or a closely related field. A quality
> record of research publications in high impact journals and
> conferences, and knowledge and experience in an object oriented
> programming language are essential. Please quote reference number
> ITEE-RA.
> 
> Location
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> UNSW at ADFA is a campus of the University of New South Wales located at
> the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. UNSW at ADFA endeavours
> to offer staff a rewarding experience and offers many opportunities
> and attractive benefits, including:
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> *	Strong commitment to staff development and learning
> *	Strong commitment to work life and family balance
> *	Australian bushland setting with free parking
> *	Generous superannuation and salary packaging opportunities
> *	Sports and social facilities
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> How to Apply?
> 
> An Information Package/ Position Description is available at
> http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/jobs
> 
> Having read the documentation, you may then direct any additional
> enquiries to Professor Hussein Abbass
> http://www.itee.adfa.edu.au/~abbass/ on email h.abbass at adfa.edu.au   
> 
> Applications must systematically address the selection criteria and
> include a resume and the names and addresses of at least three
> referees. Applications which do not address the selection criteria
> will not be considered.
> 
> Written applications should be submitted to HR Recruitment, UNSW at ADFA,
> Northcott Drive, Canberra, ACT 2600, or you may email your application
> to uni.college.recruitment at adfa.edu.au. People from EEO groups are
> encouraged to apply.
>