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Senior Research Associate/Research Associate. OR MASTER

Employer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Location
Lancaster, Lancashire (GB)
Salary
£34,804 to £40,322
Closing date
8 Mar 2020

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Academic Discipline
Mathematics & Statistics, Physical Sciences
Job Type
Research Related, Research Associate
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

Ref: A2963 
Senior Research Associate/Research Associate. OR MASTER​ 
Department: Management Science  
Salary range: £34, 804 to £40, 322 
Closing Date: Sunday 8 March 2020 
Contract: Temporary 

Mathematical Models and Algorithms for Allocating Scarce Airport Resources (OR-MASTER) is a Programme Grant funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council, UK (EPSRC) involving Lancaster University and University of Leicester. At Lancaster, OR-MASTER will be undertaken by the Centre for Transport and Logistics (CENTRAL).   Professor Konstantinos G. Zografos at Lancaster University is the Principal Investigator and overall Programme Director.  Professors Kevin Glazebrook (Lancaster) and Edmund Burke (University of Leicester) are the two Programme Co-Investigators.  

OR-MASTER will develop new mathematical models and algorithms for solving complex, large-scale airport resource allocation problems. To achieve our objectives we seek to recruit world-leading post-doctoral researchers (Research Associates) with ambition, potential and determination. 

The main activities will include:-

  • Innovative research investigation under the OR-MASTER and other projects undertaken by the Centre for Transport and Logistics (CENTRAL)
  • Collaborative activities with CENTRAL affiliated organisations and participation in project events (e.g. stakeholder workshops)
  • Preparation of research papers
  • Preparation and presentation of conference papers
  • Contribution to the development of impact cases
  • Other duties associated with the CENTRAL activities and projects, including workshops/seminars/conferences/advisory board and executive board meetings/engagement with project stakeholders.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Konstantinos G. Zografos - email: k.zografos@lancaster.ac.uk,   

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.
For further information and to apply online please click the apply button.    
Lancaster University - ensuring equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity.

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Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

This is a fixed-term, full-time post until the end of July 2020 (with the possibility of further extension). 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

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LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Telephone
+(44)0152465201
Location
BAILRIGG
 LANCASTER
LANCASHIRE
LA1 4YW
GB
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