{UAH} Research Assistant in Forecasting and Influencing Technological Progress in Solar Energy

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Forecasting and Influencing Technological Progress in Solar Energy
University of Oxford
Vacancy Reference: 115176 Grade: 7 Salary Range: £30,434 - £37,394 p.a. Appointment Term: 14 months We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, to work with Professor Doyne Farmer at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, and with the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School. This is a 14 month fixed term position. The successful candidate must be in post on or before 1st January 2015. The successful candidate will work on a project related to understanding the evolution of technology and economic growth. The main goal of the project is to construct a quantitative theory for technological change that is based on a deeper understanding of what a technology is and how technological improvement springs from the relationships between technologies. Duties will include studying the U.S. patent database, construction of taxonomies for technologies, time series analysis of data on technological improvement, and study of formation of investment portfolios for technologies. There will be a focus on technologies for energy generation and solar energy in particular. You may also be required to teach up to four sets of undergraduate or graduate classes per year. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. submitted at the time of taking up the award in engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer science or a related subject. Good programming skills are required. Knowledge of complex systems, economics, engineering design, machine learning, statistics, ecology or evolutionary biology are desirable. Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. As part of the online application, the applicant will be required to upload a statement setting out how she or he meets the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests and the names and contact details of two referees. Please direct informal enquiries to the Administrative Assistant (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 115176. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=115176 Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Friday 14 November 2014 can be considered. Committed to equality and valuing diversity

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Bwanika Nakyesawa Luwero

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