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The following jobs are currently available in the department. There should be a link in the description to where you can view more information and download an application form.

Brunel Fellows

[Closing date: 1st June 2012]

Applications are invited for two Brunel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Statistics, tenable from 1 August 2012 (or a date to be agreed) until 3 July 2014. The fellowship is part of a multi-million pound grant aimed at supporting an ambitious research programme to support "Statistics underpinning Science, Technology and Industry" (SuSTaIn).

You will be expected to undertake a programme of self-directed research in any branch of Statistics as part of a Statistics Group with an outstanding international reputation for research. The School of Mathematics is one of the leading centres for research and teaching in mathematical sciences in the UK, and offers a stimulating and friendly environment with first-rate facilities.

Interviews are expected to be held during late June 2012.

For further information, please click on the job title above.

PhD studentships in Communications

[Closing date: 30th June 2012]

An EPSRC/industry funded UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Communications was launched at the University of Bristol in 2011.   It offers 4-year enhanced PhD studentships with a taught programme in year 1 followed by a 3-year specialised research project.

The Centre is jointly operated by the Departments of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, all acknowledged as leaders in their field.

The Centre will address diverse challenges ranging from theoretical to applied research. The first year provides training in the broad area of Communications. This will provide the skills necessary to enable you to undertake cutting-edge research in your PhD, including:

  • Lecture courses in advanced communication engineering topics with a choice of units
  • Group and individual project work
  • Enterprise and Transferable skills training
  • Engagement with industry to demonstrate the application and context of research

A topic for the PhD will be selected from a wide range of options towards the end of the first year and will normally build on the first year's individual project. Students will be able to choose their PhD projects from a wide range of proposals, most of which will be collaborative with industry. The PhD programme will also include a wide range of workshops and short course in years 2-4, in specialist technical subjects and business skills.

CDT students will become members of a close-knit cohort working with a team of multidisciplinary academics from engineering, mathematics and computer science as well as with mentors and technical specialists from UK industry.  Our industrial partners will also provide access to and training with the latest technology.

Further Information and Application Procedure:

Due to funding restrictions, applications are welcomed from UK/EU students only who are enthusiastic and highly-motivated who possess, or will shortly obtain, at least an upper second class degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related science discipline.

Successful applicants who are UK citizens will receive an enhanced EPSRC 4-year studentship covering living expenses and fees. EU citizens who have been resident in the UK for 3 years or more are also eligible for the full studentship. Fees only support is available for other EU citizens.

For further information on the Centre go to: www.bris.ac.uk/cdt-communications or email cdt-communications@bristol.ac.uk.

Heilbronn Research Fellows

[Closing date: 10th July 2012]

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for one or more Research Fellowships in association with the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research. You will divide your time equally between your own research and the research programme of the Heilbronn Institute.

We have two current adverts, and seek candidates with skills in:

1. statistical data mining

(Topics of interest include semi-supervised learning, recommender systems, time series and streaming data analysis, and data mining for dynamic graphs and networks: however, your own research need not be directly in these areas)

2. quantum information.

The Fellowships will be for three years, with a preferred start date in January 2013, though another date may be possible by agreement.

Due to the nature of the Heilbronn Institute's work, you must satisfy vetting before appointment. UK resident UK nationals will normally be able to meet this condition: other potential applicants should consult the Director about their eligibility before applying. You may become a member of the USS pension scheme. Research expenses of at least £2,000 per annum will also be available.

There is a salary supplement of £3.5K pa, in recognition of the distinctive nature of these Fellowships. Payment of this supplement is conditional on a finished thesis having been accepted in final form, because we expect Heilbronn Fellows to hold PhDs before working at the Heilbronn Institute.

Enquiries about the fellowships may be addressed to Dr Oliver Johnson, School of Mathematics, telephone (+44)(0)117 928 8632, email: assoc-director-himr@bristol.ac.uk and enquiries about the work of the Heilbronn Institute may be addressed to the Director of the Institute, Professor Malcolm MacCallum, telephone (+44)(0)117 980 6303, email: m.a.h.maccallum@bristol.ac.uk

Applications should include a statement of proposed research (not more than one side of A4). Candidates should ask three referees to send references by the closing date (10 July 2012) to: Ms Chrystal Cherniwchan, School of Mathematics, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TW, UK Tel. (+44) 0117 331 5260 Email: chrystal.cherniwchan@bristol.ac.uk (It is a candidate's own responsibility to ensure that the reference letters are received by the closing date. These letters may be sent by email.)