We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant post, funded by EPSRC, to work on a project, MISTRAL, led by Professor Jim Hall FREng at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Professor J. Doyne Farmer and the INET research team. The successful candidate will be based in the Institute for New Economic Thinking. This is a 36 month fixed term position and is available for an immediate start.

The goal of INET’s role in MISTRAL is to develop agent-based modelling in economics, with a particular emphasis on the spatial characteristic of economic activity and the role of infrastructure in modifying the spatial economy. The applicant will also participate in developing an open-source agent-based modelling platform for economics, and do research in complexity economics.

The successful applicant with be expected to have a Doctorate in economics, physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, social science, engineering, or other mathematical science together with significant prior programming experience. The ability to work independently with light supervision and commitment to tackling complex economic modelling challenges, including the role of infrastructure in the economy.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Administrative Assistant (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 122656.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests indicating how these fit in with the project and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post 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=122656

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 13th April 2016 can be considered.

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