Research Fellow – AR1949AC
School of Computer Science

School of Computer Science, Salary: £32,004 – £34,956 per annum, Duration of Post: 36 months fixed term, Start Date: 1 July 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join our team working on developing new ways to build robust, reliable sensor networks and their associated analytics. The post is hosted within the Systems Research Group (SRG) of the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews, and is fixed-term for a period of three years, starting 1 July 2017 or as convenient.  

The post is part of the Science of Sensor Systems Software - S4, http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/research/S4/, a five-year EPSRC-funded Programme Grant that is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, St Andrews, Liverpool, and Imperial College. S4 aims to radically change the ways in which we build sensor systems, moving away from ad hoc approaches by deploying formal and statistical methods to move from scientific and engineering goals, through run-time verification, to adaptive programming and sample deployments in a variety of industrial and scientific scenarios. St Andrews leads the programme's work on adaptive systems engineering, especially on how systems need to change as time progresses, the system components fail, and goals change: how do we make sure that a sensor system still delivers valuable, reliable information as it degrades? The research team currently includes the PI and a senior postdoc.  

We are looking for a researcher with an interest in sensor systems, their design and construction, and in how one designs systems to fulfil specific goals over a protracted time. A strong track record in sensor systems, programming languages, data analytics, or another related area is essential, as is an ability to work within a larger team using formal methods, advanced statistics, and novel programming languages and approaches. There are substantial opportunities for collaborations with other research groups and Schools within St Andrews and beyond.  

Informal inquiries may be directed to the St Andrews PI, Prof Simon Dobson - simon.dobson@st-andrews.ac.uk   

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and other groups that are under-represented in research posts at the University. The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.    

We encourage applicants to apply online, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack. 

Please quote ref: AR1949AC

Closing Date: 10 June 2017  

Further Particulars: AR1949AC FPs.pdf 

School of Computer Science
Salary: £32,004 – £34,956 per annum
Duration of Post: 36 months fixed term
Start Date: 1 July 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter


  

Vacancy Description
School of Computer Science, Salary: £32,004 – £34,956 per annum, Duration of Post: 36 months fixed term, Start Date: 1 July 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter
 

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join our team working on developing new ways to build robust, reliable sensor networks and their associated analytics. The post is hosted within the Systems Research Group (SRG) of the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews, and is fixed-term for a period of three years, starting 1 July 2017 or as convenient.  

The post is part of the Science of Sensor Systems Software - S4, http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/research/S4/, a five-year EPSRC-funded Programme Grant that is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, St Andrews, Liverpool, and Imperial College. S4 aims to radically change the ways in which we build sensor systems, moving away from ad hoc approaches by deploying formal and statistical methods to move from scientific and engineering goals, through run-time verification, to adaptive programming and sample deployments in a variety of industrial and scientific scenarios. St Andrews leads the programme's work on adaptive systems engineering, especially on how systems need to change as time progresses, the system components fail, and goals change: how do we make sure that a sensor system still delivers valuable, reliable information as it degrades? The research team currently includes the PI and a senior postdoc.  

We are looking for a researcher with an interest in sensor systems, their design and construction, and in how one designs systems to fulfil specific goals over a protracted time. A strong track record in sensor systems, programming languages, data analytics, or another related area is essential, as is an ability to work within a larger team using formal methods, advanced statistics, and novel programming languages and approaches. There are substantial opportunities for collaborations with other research groups and Schools within St Andrews and beyond.  

Informal inquiries may be directed to the St Andrews PI, Prof Simon Dobson - simon.dobson@st-andrews.ac.uk   

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and other groups that are under-represented in research posts at the University. The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.    

We encourage applicants to apply online, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack. 

Please quote ref: AR1949AC

Closing Date: 10 June 2017  

Further Particulars: AR1949AC FPs.pdf 

School of Computer Science
Salary: £32,004 – £34,956 per annum
Duration of Post: 36 months fixed term
Start Date: 1 July 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter