The successful candidate will investigate the potential of a variety ofnovel artificial intelligence and operational research methods, with anemphasis on mathematical modelling and heuristic optimisation, ingenerating the most appropriate model and simulation of theproductivity problem.

Candidates must have a PhD in a subject related to the project, i.e.mathematical modelling, (meta-) heuristic optimisation or simulation.

Salary will be within the range £19,460 - £21,640 per annum, dependingon qualifications and experience. This post will be offered on afixed-term contract for a period of 2½ years.

Further information about the project are available at: http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~uxa/misc/epsrc_idea_case_short.pdf.

Candidates should send a detailed CV, together with the names and addresses of two referees, to

Ms E-J Dann, School of Computer Science and IT, The University ofNottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB. Email:ejd@cs.nott.ac.uk. Please quote ref. UA/01.

Closing date: 26 August 2005.

Reference:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/research.html