Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford
Grade 7: £29,837 - £36,661 p.a.

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, funded by the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) to work with Professor Doyne Farmer at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a fixed-term position for up to 1 year and is available from 1 May 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research in developing an agent-based model of the housing market under the guidance of the principal investigator and other senior staff. The project involves analysis of large data sets to calibrate models, as well as programming to develop the model itself. They may also be required to teach some sets of undergraduate or graduate classes. 

Applicants should have a doctorate in economics, particularly computational, real estate, environmental and agricultural economics. Strong software engineering skills e.g. Java, C and Matlab and experience with object oriented programming and calibration of agent-based models to real data.

Please direct informal enquiries to the Administrative Assistant (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 112569.

Applicants should read the job description before writing their application. You will be required to upload a letter setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement of research interests and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application (NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing date.).

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Friday 25 April 2014 can be considered.

To apply, please click the Apply button below.

Closing Date: 25-APR-14