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Two 5y postdoctoral positions in logic, game theory, complexity, Oxford (U.K.), Deadline:: tomorrow!

TWO X 5 YEAR RESEARCH POSITIONS - LOGIC, GAME THEORY, COMPLEXITY

 	Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, UK

 	DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 NOON ON 27TH APRIL 2012

 	Two Research Assistant positions are available, based in 
the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, to work 
on investigating the formal/automated analysis of computer programs in the 
presence of self-interested behaviour.

 	The posts are attached to the ERC Advanced Grant "Reasoning 
about Computational Economies" (RACE), recently obtained by 
Professor Michael Wooldridge, who will join the University of Oxford on 1 
June 2012. The overall aim of the project is to develop the theory 
and tools required to understand how computer programs behave in 
the presence of self-interested behaviour. It is anticipated 
that techniques from game theory, logic, and computational complexity 
will be used for this purpose. The main duties of both posts will be 
to carry out research on this topic and to produce high-quality 
research publications.

 	Applicants for both posts should hold a relevant doctoral degree 
as well as relevant research publications.

 	The posts are available for up 5 years from 1 June 2012, and have 
a salary on the University grade 07 salary scale (currently £29,249 
to £35,938 p.a.).

 	INFORMAL ENQUIRIES Informal enquiries are welcome and should be 
directed to Prof Wooldridge ( mailto:mjw@cs.ox.ac.uk 
[mailto:mjw@cs.ox.ac.uk] ).

 	HOW TO APPLY Further details of the post, including the selection 
criteria and method of application are available from: 
http://tinyurl.com/6qvzubg [http://tinyurl.com/6qvzubg]

 	The closing date for applications is: *12 NOON ON 27TH APRIL 
2012**

 	Interviews are expected to take place in early/mid May 2012.

 	AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The policy and practice of the 
University of Oxford require that all staff are offered equal 
opportunities within employment. Entry into employment with the University 
and progression within employment will be determined only by personal 
merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of 
each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, 
ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. Subject to 
statutory provisions, no applicant or member of staff will be treated less 
favourably than another because of his or her age, sex, marital or civil 
partnership status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, racial group, 
or disability.