RA Position in Smart Cities: Data Science and Open Energy Data (Open University)
A Research Assistant / Research Associate (postdoc) position is available as part of the Milton Keynes based Smart City project MK:Smart (http://www.mksmart.org) in the area of
• Data Science and Open Energy Data
The post holder will be responsible for developing a city-wide Open Energy Data initiative. This involves working with multiple stakeholders (Milton Keynes council, energy companies, end users, government agencies, etc.) in identifying relevant data sources and to collect, process and analyse energy data. A significant part of this role will be to manage and collate existing data sets, to create and publish new data sets and to make use of appropriate tools (or develop new tools) for making data available for developers, citizens and experts. This work should result in a city-wide Energy Map for Milton Keynes that could empower local communities and business to better understand energy trends in their areas.
This post requires previous experience in open data, data science, semantic web, information systems, and/or energy informatics or a similar area.
This role will require effective collaboration within a team of experts spanning urban computing, intelligent energy systems, user experience design and social computing (see project web page http://www.mksmart.org). We expect candidates with both demonstrated research skills and very strong technical abilities.
The position is available immediately for up to 2.5 years and is based in Milton Keynes, UK.
Candidates should be able to provide evidence of the following:
• A masters degree or higher (PhD an advantage) in computer science, human-computer interaction, electronic engineering, mathematics, business, social science or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience in an academic or commercial research environment;
• Excellent skills in managing and analysing heterogeneous data sets, preferably related to energy;
• A solid grounding in the field of open data
• Proficiency in using software tools for managing, analysing and publishing data;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarise key messages and convey these to the appropriate audience;
• The ability to work under your own initiative in collaborating with (commercial and non-commercial) data owners and data users;
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, tech-heavy environment, motivating others, and collaborating with external partners;
And ideally
• An understanding of urban energy issues;
Enquiries and application
For further information about the position and the project, please contact Prof Gerd Kortuem ([log in to unmask]).
Full application details can be found at http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/job-details.asp?id=7702
Closing date: noon on Thursday 15 May 2015
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