Senior Research Associate In Agent-Based Modelling

Status: Full time, fixed-term contract to start ASAP until 30 September 2026 Location: Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford The Department of Computer Science seeks to employ a Senior Researcher to work on a project in the area of agent-based modelling/multi-agent systems, under the direction of PI Professor Michael Wooldridge. The post is full-time, fixed term position, tenable immediately, and will be available until the end of September 2026, subject to satisfactory review. The position will be based within the Department’s offices in central Oxford. The successful candidates will work with Professor Wooldridge and Professors Ani Calinescu and Doyne Farmer on one or more of the following four areas: modelling languages for agent-based models (with particular interest in probabilistic programming); populating agent-based models with realistic agent behaviours (e.g., using machine learning techniques); calibrating large-scale agent-based models; and the validation and verification of agent-based models (e.g., using techniques from game theoretic model checking/synthesis). Candidates will be expected to have a PhD in a related area and should indicate their special area(s) of interest from the four topics above in a cover letter. The primary selection criteria will be relevant research experience and publication track record. The successful candidate should possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies. Ability to work as part of a team but to independently plan and manage a research project, including a research budget, is a must. All applicants must complete an application form and submit a CV and supporting statement. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 8th April 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in April 2024. We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage and holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave. Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.