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Call for Principal Investigator Sustainable Connected Cities: Intel/UCL/Imperial

Being UCL based we are slightly biased, but this is a stunning job advert to head up the new Collaborative Research Institute (Intel CRI) for Sustainable Connected Cities in the role of Principal Investigator.

Full details are below:

Job Description

Intel Labs Europe is seeking a motivated senior researcher to lead the new Intel Collaborative Research Institute (Intel CRI) for Sustainable Connected Cities in the role of Principal Investigator. In this role the candidate will start-up and lead the Intel Collaborative Research Institute (ICRI) for Sustainable Connected Cities based in London.

In collaboration with Imperial College London, University College London and appropriate agencies the Intel PI shall establish the Intel Collaborative Research Institute (ICRI) including defining its vision, research agenda and choice of university partners and Intel personnel while developing the ongoing research portfolio and funding.

As a recognized technical expert in the areas being investigated by the Institute, the PI will be responsible for:

Defining and executing the research agenda in partnership with the host universities and academic collaborators
He/She will hire and then direct a small team of Intel researchers on-site for the combined Intel-University team, liaising with the assigned university program director and the ICRI Managing Sponsor
He/She will initiate a research agenda leveraging state, EU level, and fellow-traveler industrial partner co scientific research projects to improve the sustainability of the world's cities and fuel Intel's growth with special attention to new business opportunities and technology transfer to Intel business units
The PI is responsible for reporting on the progress and research results in semi-annual Institute program reviews.
The PI is expected to work effectively with the multiple stakeholders within the Intel CRI program, including the co-PI from the university, the Executive Sponsor, the Steering Committee, the UCO Program Director and Program Managers, the Senior Sponsor of the host university, the members of Intel Labs Staff, the academic collaborators, and the research team themselves
The Intel PI will report to the ICRI's managing sponsor and may manage up to 3-4 Intel researchers

The successful candidate should have a proven track record of defining and leading successful research programs and projects, and have experience working successfully in a matrix-structured environment.

Desired Skills & Experience

MS or PhD plus at least 10 years (or equivalent) experience; recognized internally and externally as a technical/domain expert in the areas of computing technology solutions for cities
Strong track record delivering research results at lab manager level, e.g., 5+ years experience successfully running research or advanced development with demonstrated experience in developing and leading high performance teams
Strong track record directing research teams and/or programs within open collaborative models, e.g FP7
Strong track record in collaborating and negotiating with government funding agencies
Strong track record of guiding academic research and academic partnerships over 5+ years
Strong track record in Sustainable / Future City transformative technology research programs
Strong start-up and entrepreneurial skills with a good tolerance of ambiguity
Strong track record of transferring technology from research or advanced development efforts to existing or new businesses
Experience and technology expertise in one or more technology areas central to this institute, e.g., sensing, embedded computing, enterprise architecture, sensing/context aware software, services innovation, power-aware computing, sustainable design, energy, green technology, user experience design
High emotional intelligence and ability to build sustainable relationships and credibly interact with and work with senior researchers, academics and university officials
Ability to adapt to new cultures and working environments
Strong public speaking skills

For more information and how to apply see http://www.intel.com/jobs/jobsearch/index.htm?job=624332&src=ML-10460

Lecturer in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation (2 positions available)

University College London - UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis

Two Posts Available at CASA: Lecturer in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation

This is an early 'heads up' on two posts at CASA to be advertised in the New Year. CASA, home of Digital Urban, is expanding and we are looking for two lecturers to teach on our MRes in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation course. In short, we are looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals with a good publication track record. If you fit the bill then applications will be open in early 2011, after all what better time to sort out the CV than over Christmas….

CASA is an international research centre developing state of the art computer technologies for applications relating to urban spatial systems. These currently embrace methods for spatial representation such as geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design (CAD), and visualization using multimedia as well as methods for simulating urban form and structure which build on a spectrum of geospatial techniques from standard GIS through to spatial modelling, visualisation and crowd sourcing. CASA forms one of two specialist research centre’s in The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment.

We are looking for two outstanding lecturers to contribute to the forthcoming Masters of Research in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation (ASAV). The successful candidates must be highly skilled and very committed, with interdisciplinary and international experience as well as successful publications in peer-reviewed journals.

JOB DESCRIPTION

2 Posts

Title: Lecturer in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation

Department: Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis

Reports to: Head of Department

Grade: Grade 8 (£39,510 - £46,635, Inc. London Weighting)

Main purpose of the job:

To carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department, especially in the areas of urban modelling, spatial analysis and visualisation forming part of the MRes in Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualisation (ASAV). Candidates will be expected to hold core skills in Geographic Information Science with a research background in urban studies or city related subjects.

Research Fellow Position: Salford

The University of Salford is advertising the final position on the TOTeM project.

We are biased (being a Co-i) but the project is one of the most exciting pieces of research we have come across in a while and one we have been itching to blog about but unable to until we hit 'beta'. We are working towards a late March preview, so if you would like to be the last member of the team, full details are below:

University of Salford
Research Fellow
"TOTeM: Tales of Things: Electronic Memory"
University of Salford - Faculty of Business,Law and the Built Environment

Ref: 1126787

£29,704 - £35,469 PA

Fixed Term for 2 years Full time

Applications are invited for a full time Research Fellow to undertake research within the context of a Digital Economy EPSRC funded project "TOTeM: Tales of Things: Electronic Memory". The purpose of the project is to revolutionise existing social and business processes, using technologies available to us through the digital economy. The digital economy is defined by the Research Councils as "the novel design or use of information communication technologies to help transform the lives of individuals, society or business". In this context the objectives for the TOTeM project are to provide the necessary platform for people to tag existing objects with stories that describe a personal and social value.

In addition, TOTeM also offers significant new avenues to business, both in terms of practice and in terms of gaining efficiency through time and cost savings. The use of tagging business objects creates the possibility of fundamental new applications and uses which will be explored and harnessed throughout this project. This aspect of the work will explore the impact of the digital economy on commercial organisations and has the potential to transform how businesses operate in the future.

This role will support and assist the work of Dr Maria Edith Burke on the TOTeM research project.

The successful applicant will be required to start ideally in March 2010 for 2 years, to work as FTE Research Fellow for the EPSRC funded TOTeM project.

To apply for this vacancy please visit: https://jobs.salford.ac.uk/vacancies.php

Closing date: 11 February 2010

Two Tenure-Stream Appointments at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto

The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto, invites applications for two tenure-stream appointments with expertise in (1) applied theories of urbanism, landscape, and/or architecture and (2) histories and practices of architecture, landscape, and/or urbanism. These appointments are to be made at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2010.

Set at once within one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities and a preeminent research university, the Daniels Faculty uniquely combines the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design in undergraduate, professional, and post-professional programs. Daniels is invested in finding the intersections between nature, technology, architecture, and various geographies in a way that instantiates design to meet its contemporary challenges.

An emphasis on the connections between all of the design disciplines at work in the remaking of the built environment is apparent in the scholarly research and built work of many of its faculty. Daniels is particularly committed to exploring new modes of practice by drawing on the community of minds at the University of Toronto, thereby becoming a focal point for research and speculation on better ways to design and inhabit the built environment. Daniels enjoys significant ties with a number of adjacent disciplines within the university (engineering, geography and planning, art, literary studies, information, health) via both cross-disciplinary teaching appointments and various forms of research.

Following a decade-long transformation of its faculty and professional programs, and a recent major gift, plans are in place to both expand the school’s physical plant and to raise the ceiling of its curricular offerings to the doctoral and PhD levels.

(1) Applied Theories of Urbanism, Landscape, and/or Architecture (Job Number 0900826)
The Daniels Faculty would be an especially engaging environment for someone whose research explores the specificities of contemporary practice from a perspective that is both historically informed and theoretically acute.

Candidates would be expected to bring a substantial research program and to demonstrate not only an ability to fuse their agenda with the interests and commitments of the faculty, but to build new research capacities and relationships.

The search will focus on individuals with a demonstrable background in design and/or the built environment, including but not exclusive to architecture and landscape architecture, who possess a PhD (or one that is substantially complete) or doctoral credentials. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

(2) Histories and Practices of Architecture, Landscape, and/or Urbanism (Job Number 0900809)

The Daniels Faculty would be an especially engaging environment for someone whose research explores the historical underpinnings of design theory and practice. Candidates would be expected to bring a substantial research program and to demonstrate not only an ability to fuse their agenda with the interests and commitments of the faculty, but to build new research capacities and relationships.

The search will focus on individuals with training in the histories and theories of architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urbanism. Candidates are required to possess a PhD (or one that is substantially complete) and to give evidence of an active engagement in teaching and scholarship. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We encourage you to submit your application online at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm providing the following:
1. curriculum vita
2. statement of research objectives
3. representative examples of publications, research, or design work
4. list of three potential references, including contact information

If you are unable to apply online, please send your submission, referencing the corresponding Job Number, to:

Richard M. Sommer, Dean
John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
University of Toronto
230 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R2
CANADA

Enquiries should be directed to Dean Sommer (dean@daniels.utoronto.ca, T 416 978 3089, F 416 971 2432).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 30, 2009

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Want to Write for Digital Urban?

Digital Urban has until now been pretty much a one man show and as much as we would like to have four or five posts a day pressures of work are increasingly getting in the way.

As such we thought, having gathered a notable readership, we would put out a call if any of you would like to write for the blog? We are looking for talented writers who love all stuff urban and digital, from CAD to panoramas through to timelapses and digital photography.

Does that sound like you? Do you log into digital urban each day to read the latest developments? If so here is what you need to do:

Writing:

Send us to two sample posts in a digital urban style, they can be about anything you want but need to be your own work. We wont use any of the samples here, it will just allow us to see if you have what we are looking for.

About You

A few words about yourself, contact info and how much time you can commit to writing posts. This is an unpaid gig, but hopefully having written for digital urban on your CV can only be a good thing...

Still interested? Then get in touch via the email on the Contact Us page.

Research Associate (GENeSIS project) - CASA Jobs

We have another job vacancy here at CASA - its actually my old job as ive just changed roles within the lab.

If you would like to become part of the CASA team then below are the details and how to reply:

Duties and Responsibilities

This is an ESRC-funded research position working on the Generative e-Social Science (GENeSIS) project. This post is funded until 30th September 2011. The main purpose of this post is to develop urban simulation models, specifically in London and the South East and to interface the model with CASA's London database.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related area, substantial programming knowledge and considerable experience of working with large-databases. Modelling skills are essential (for example agent-based or land use modelling) and a background in Urban Studies (eg urban geography / urban economics) is highly desirable.

Further Details

An information pack containing further details of the project is available from the main application page.

Closing Date 23 Oct 2009
Latest time for the submission of applications midday.

Interview date Thursday 5th November 2009.

Lecturer A in Geographic Information Science (GIS): Birkbeck

We have close ties with Geographic Information Science group over at Birbeck College, they are a great group and have just put a call out for a new lecturer:

School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy

Department of Geography, Environment & Development Studies

Lecturer A in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Ref: 10275

Full time position, 3 years fixed term contract in the first instance

The Department of Geography is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Geographic Information Science. We are looking for well-qualified candidates who have experience with GIS and competence in spatial statistics. An interest in programming is also desirable.

You should have a good first degree and a PhD in a relevant area, or be close to completion. Evidence of published research or exceptional potential is essential to this role. Teaching experience at degree level is also desirable.

Salary range: £33,501 rising to £38,376 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

This job is full time and fixed term for three years. The salary quoted above is inclusive of London allowance. The initial salary award will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment may be subject to a probationary period of up to three years. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits.

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 22 July 2009.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 3 August 2009.

Click here to apply for this post (Search using Ref No. 10275)

Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference.

Lectureship available in Architecture Planning and Landscape at Newcastle

A lectureship open to urban geographers, designers and planners is available in APL at Newcastle University in the UK the Global Urban Research Unit (GURU) http://www.ncl.ac.uk/guru.

Ref B239A (SAPL)
Faculty/Services Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Department School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape
Newcastle University, UK

Salary: £31,513 - £43,622 (with potential progression to £49,096)

Closing Date: 22 July 2009

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape http://www.apl.ncl.ac.uk is seeking to appoint a suitable qualified person from an academic background to be part of the academic team delivering the accredited planning programmes, related research and relevant consultancy.

The School welcomes all suitable applications but particularly from those with experience in one or more of the following: urban regeneration, spatial planning practice and theory, quantitative techniques/GIS.

Candidates wishing to discuss this post may contact:

John Pendlebury, Head of School on 0191 222 6810or by email: j.r.pendlebury@ncl.ac.uk
or Tim Townshend, Director of Planning and Urban Design, on 0191 222 7814 or by email: t.g.townshend@ncl.ac.uk

Full details are available from the Newacstle University job vacancy site:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/

Its quite a tempting job to be honest- talking of jobs, the closing date for the 7 positions working in CASA, 3 of which are directly with us here at digital urban, is Tuesday July 7th...

Jobs: 7 New Posts at CASA

This is exciting news, CASA, home of digital urban, has seven new posts available as a result of various successful grant bids and three of them are working directly with us here at digital urban.

The vacancies listed below are currently available, the further information on each of the posts, including full job description and person specification can be downloaded in PDF format.

Working with the Digital Urban Team:

Ref CASA/09/06/TOTEM1

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: TOTeM Project (Post 1)
Candidates should have a background in computer science, human-computer interaction, interaction design or similar disciplines. Experience in RFID technologies, social computing, user experience, and knowledge of serverside and clientside programming is advantageous.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/TOTEM2
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: TOTeM Project (Post 2)
Candidates should have a background in computer science, human-computer interaction, interaction design or similar disciplines. Experience in RFID technologies, social computing, user experience, and knowledge of serverside and clientside programming is advantageous.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/JISC
RESEARCH ASSISTANT: National e-Infrastructure for Social Simulation Project
The successful candidate will primarily be involved with programming the various technologies to achieve the aims of the project and therefore substantial knowledge and programming experience is required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

CASA General:

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE1
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: SCALE PROJECT (Post 1)
This post is based in CASA and focusses on land use transportation models. Programming expertise is required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE2
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: SCALE PROJECT (Post 2)
This post is based in UCL Centre for Transport Studies and focusses on dynamic spatial interaction and transport flow models. Programming expertise is required.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

Ref CASA/09/06/SCALE3
PhD STUDENTSHIP: SCALE PROJECT
A 3-year fully funded EPSRC PhD studentship on network science in transport is available commencing 1st September 2009.
Download full information pack.

Ref CASA/09/06/GLA
GLA ECONOMICS RESEARCH FELLOW IN URBAN SYSTEMS
We are seeking a person to further develop our work in GIS and databases for land use-transport modelling which currently is focussed on an integrated assessment of climate change for Greater London and the Thames Gateway as part of the Tyndall Centre’s Cities Theme.
Download full information pack. Appendix 1 (Word Doc)

How to Apply

To be considered for these positions, please submit the following documents by the closing date which is Tuesday 7th July 2009 for all positions:

a letter of application outlining your suitability to this post and your reasons for applying.
a CV listing education history (institution name, start and end dates of courses, qualification gained), details of membership of any professional organisations, details of current or most recent employer (name and address of current organisation, job title, salary and duties), details of previous employment and how your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the job requirements, plus the names and addresses of two referees one of whom should be your most recent employer.
if relevant and possible, a sample of your work, in the form of papers, or related material which indicates your expertise and previous projects
In addition, UCL requires applicants applying with a CV to provide standardised monitoring information; please complete and return the last 3 pages of this document (or to obtain this form in Word format, please click the Appendix 1 link next to the advert you are interested in)

Please email applications to s.curtis@ucl.ac.uk clearly stating the post reference number in the subject line.

Jobs: Post Doc in Cities University College Dublin

The School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy is advertising a Post-Doctoral research position looking at cities.

The research project, which is a EU 6th framework project, explores city and regional competitiveness with a particular focus on the idea of the creative class and the creative city.

Candidates should have a PhD (or be near to completion of a PhD) in urban/economic/regional geography or in a related subject. For further information about the post please contact Dr. Declan Redmond at declan.redmond@ucd.ie

The post is funded by the European Commission and is for two years, starting on September 1st 2008. Salary is approximately €38,000 to €45,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

To apply for this position please forward (by e-mail) a letter of application and a Curriculum Vitae (naming 2 referees) to Dr. Declan Redmond by July 16th, 2008.

See http://www2.fmg.uva.nl/acre/ for more information on the research area.

Four Fully funded PhD Studentships at CASA

CASA, the lab where digital urban is based, is please to announce the availability of 4 fully funded PhD studentships are now available at CASA/Department of Geography.

Starting October 2008, applications now invited from suitably qualified candidates for these ESRC/EPSRC awards in the following areas:

ESRC PhD award in collaboration with ESRI (UK) Ltd on the topic ‘Measuring and monitoring population diversity and spatial concentration: GeoWeb 2.0 solutions’.
£18,940 pa tax-free stipend* plus tuition fees.

Enquiries: Dr Pablo Mateos (p.mateos@ucl.ac.uk).

ESRC PhD award in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service on the topic ‘Real time geodemographics for reassurance policing and crime prevention’.
£18,940 pa tax-free stipend* plus tuition fees.

Enquiries: Dr Alex Singleton (a.singleton@ucl.ac.uk).

ESRC PhD linked to the GENESIS project: Generative E-Social Science. See www.genesis.ucl.ac.uk for details.
£17,940 pa tax-free enhanced stipend* plus tuition fees.

Enquiries: Professor Michael Batty (m.batty@ucl.ac.uk).

EPSRC PhD award in Urban and Regional Modelling.
£17,000 pa tax-free stipend* plus tuition fees.

Enquiries: Professor Sir Alan Wilson (a.g.wilson@ucl.ac.uk).

Due to funding restrictions, only candidates satisfying ESRC/EPSRC residency requirements may apply.

* To be eligible for the stipend, EU candidates are required to have established UK residency.

Application Procedure

Please email a covering letter, stating which award(s) you wish to be considered for, along with your CV to Christiane Morgan (christiane.morgan@ucl.ac.uk).

Further details on each studentship and their respective eligibility criteria are available from the CASA website: www.casa.ucl.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th June 2008.

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