University of Oxford and Microsoft Research, Cambridge Research Fellowship in Information Visualisation for the Biological Sciences Fixed term contract for up to 3 years (with possible 2 year extension) Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 p.a.
Posted: 3rd October 2011
University of Oxford and Microsoft Research, Cambridge
Research Fellowship in Information Visualisation for the Biological Sciences
Fixed term contract for up to 3 years (with possible 2 year extension)
Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 p.a.
The University of Oxford, University College London and Microsoft Research, Cambridge have received funding from the EPSRC for a large 5-year programme of research to develop novel computational approaches and tools to address some fundamental problems in natural science. The programme seeks to appoint a Research Fellow to play a leading role in developing visualisation solutions that will enhance the communication, exploration and development of novel scientific research and software development in the Biological Sciences.
Candidates must evidence their ability to produce outstanding and novel scientific visualisations and a strong ability to effectively communicate their work. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. Information Design, Computational Science, Mathematical or Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science) and a documented track record of conducting research projects, or a degree in those areas with an excellent portfolio of research in visualisation or information design.
The postholder will carry out research as a member of the University of Oxford, based in one of the departments associated with the programme and as such be responsible to the Principal Investigators of the programme.
The post is available for up to 3 years (with a possible 2 year extension), includes membership of the University pension scheme and has an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all public holidays and University closed periods).
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role, and for further details including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=101167
The closing date for applications is 12noon on 31st October 2011.
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