Job Vacancies
Senior Research Fellow
Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)
£50,618 - £56,950 (Grade AC4), Ref: 14558
Based in Milton Keynes
Permanent position
Application closing date: Monday 30 April 2018.
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The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is one of the top research centres in the world in the area of knowledge and media technologies, and we offer a creative and flexible working environment. KMi is a major partner in the UK's Institute of Coding (IoC). We lead the IoC's first theme on University Learning, which aims to influence computer science teaching in universities nationally. The style, impact and content of our work are described in detail at http://kmi.open.ac.uk/
Your goal is to strengthen KMi's international research reputation and in particular pursue a robust and innovative research agenda in one or more of these strategic research areas:
- Data Science (Machine Learning, Linked Data Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization, Blockchain Technologies);
- Internet of Things (Smart Objects, Wearable Computing, Ambient Intelligence, Sensor Networks, Smart Cities);
- New Media Technologies (New Media for Collaboration and Learning, Interfaces, Augmented Reality, Novel Interaction Techniques).
You are also expected to have an excellent international standing as evidenced by substantial publications, a proven ability to acquire and carry out research projects, and demonstrable experience of leading and developing research groups.
For further information about this position, please use the link below to download the Job Related Information for Ref.14558
Contact
For more information about the position, please contact Prof John Domingue
To apply, please fill the application form below and also include a Covering Letter (a maximum of 2,500 words) and CV
Download the Application for Employment Form (Short Version)
Download the Application for Employment (Accessible/Short Version)
Then email it to kmi-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the job reference number 14558.
Download Job Related Information for Ref: 14558
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Recruitment Co-ordinator by email kmi-recruitment@open.ac.uk
Further details on The Open University's employment conditions can be found at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment/benefits.asp
Requests for hard-copy documents/forms, job related information, and application submissions can be directed to KMi Recruitment Coordinator at the Knowledge Media Institute, Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK, Tel. +44 (0)1908 654774, Fax +44 (0)1908 653169.
Please let us know if you need your copy of the job related information in large print, on computer disk, or on audio cassette tape. Hearing impaired persons may make enquiries on Milton Keynes +44 (0) 1908 654901 (Minicom answerphone). Equal Opportunity is University Policy.
