05/06/2009

Applications are invited for seven new research posts funded by the
EPSRC, GLA ECONOMICS and JISC.

Vacancies attached to the research projects listed below are currently
available. Further information on each of the posts, including full
job description and person specification, is available in PDF format.

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE1
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: SCALE PROJECT
This post is based in CASA and focusses on land use transportation
models. Programming expertise is required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE2
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: SCALE PROJECT
This post is based in UCL Centre for Transport Studies and focusses on
dynamic spatial interaction and transport flow models. Programming
expertise is required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE3
PhD STUDENTSHIP: SCALE PROJECT
A 3-year fully funded EPSRC PhD studentship on network science in
transport is available commencing 1st September 2009.
Download full information pack.

Ref CASA/09/06/TOTEM1
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: TOTeM Project
Candidates should have a background in computer science, human-
computer interaction, interaction design or similar disciplines.
Experience in RFID technologies, social computing, user experience,
and knowledge of serverside and clientside programming is
advantageous.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/TOTEM2
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: TOTeM Project
Candidates should have a background in computer science, human-
computer interaction, interaction design or similar disciplines.
Experience in RFID technologies, social computing, user experience,
and knowledge of serverside and clientside programming is
advantageous.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/JISC
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: National e-Infrastructure for Social Simulation
Project
The successful candidate will primarily be involved with programming
the various technologies to achieve the aims of the project and
therefore substantial knowledge and programming experience is
required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/GLA
GLA ECONOMICS RESEARCH FELLOW IN URBAN SYSTEMS
We are seeking a person to further develop our work in GIS and
databases for land use-transport modelling which currently is focussed
on an integrated assessment of climate change for Greater London and
the Thames Gateway as part of the Tyndall Centre’s Cities Theme.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

How to Apply

To be considered for these positions, please submit the following
documents by the closing date which is Tuesday 7th July 2009 for all
positions:

    * a letter of application outlining your suitability to this post
and your reasons for applying.
    * a CV listing education history (institution name, start and end
dates of courses, qualification gained), details of membership of any
professional organisations, details of current or most recent employer
(name and address of current organisation, job title, salary and
duties), details of previous employment and how your knowledge,
skills, and abilities meet the job requirements, plus the names and
addresses of two referees one of whom should be your most recent
employer.
    * if relevant and possible, a sample of your work, in the form of
papers, or related material which indicates your expertise and
previous projects
    * In addition, UCL requires applicants applying with a CV to
provide standardised monitoring information; please complete and
return the last 3 pages of this document (or to obtain this form in
Word format, please click the Appendix 1 link next to the advert you
are interested in)

Please email applications to s.cur...@ucl.ac.uk clearly stating the
post reference number in the subject line.

Michael Batty
Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA)
University College London
1-19 Torrington Place
LONDON WC1E 6BT, UK