UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Research Fellow: Transport and Logistics
dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub / Centre for Transport Research
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 dot.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 dot.rural Hub brings together a large team of researchers (80+) working in and across the disciplines of computer science, communications engineering, human geography, sociology, transport studies, health sciences and environmental science. For further details, see: http://www.dotrural.ac.uk
We have a further opportunity to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to work in the area of Transport and Logistics on a project entitled Smart Micro-logistics for the Rural Economy (SMiLE).
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of both the Transport and Logistics sectors. The candidate will have a PhD or be about to complete a PhD in Transport Engineering / Planning, Logistics or a cognate discipline. 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 including colleagues in computer science and engineering.
This post is externally funded and is available for a period of 6 months although there may be possibility of further extension. Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale (£29,972-32,751 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Professor John Nelson ([log in to unmask]).
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to [log in to unmask] or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727) quoting Ref RDH0074R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18th November 2013.
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