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Research Fellow: Intelligent Transport Systems dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub Transforming Rural Communities Through Digital Innovation Digital Economy is an RCUK cross-council programme, aimed at realising the transformational impact of ICT for all aspects of business, society and economy. The Rural Digital Economy Hub at the University of Aberdeen is one of three large multi-disciplinary research hubs funded through this programme, and commenced its activities in October 2009. The Hub award to Aberdeen is worth £11.8M and will fund five years of activity. The Hub brings together a large team of researchers (80+) working in and across the disciplines of computer science, communication engineering, human geography, sociology, transport studies, health sciences and environmental science. For further details, see: www.dotrural.ac.uk<http://www.dotrural.ac.uk>. To support our ambitious research programme we are looking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to work in the area of: Intelligent Transport Systems. The successful candidate, who will work alongside colleagues in the University's Centre for Transport Research, will have a PhD or be about to complete a PhD in Transport Engineering or Transport Planning or a cognate discipline. A good knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems is required and enthusiasm for digital technology and innovation relevant to society and the economy is essential, as is the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team. As this post is externally funded it is available for a period of 12 months. Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale (£30,424 - 33,230 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries may be made to: Professor John Nelson ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) or Professor John Farrington ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs<http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs>. Alternatively email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or telephone +44-(0)1224-272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number RDH0061Rx for an application pack. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22nd August 2013. John D Nelson, Professor of Transport Studies, College of Physical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Fraser Noble Building, Aberdeen, AB24 3UE, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 1224 272354 Fax: +44 1224 272331 E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Director, Centre for Transport Research, http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ctr/ Director of Research & Commercialisation, College of Physical Sciences, http://www.cps.abdn.ac.uk/ Co-Director, RCUK dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub, http://www.dotrural.ac.uk/ The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.