We are seeking a Research Associate to join the Unconventional Computing Laboratory, UWE, Bristol, to conduct experimental laboratory studies of the colloid sensing and computing matters (including preparation, storage, transportation of materials), design of electronic circuits and devices for interfacing with colloid substrates implementation of optical interfaces, experimental implementation of learning, evolving Boolean circuits and design of arithmetic logical units in colloid substrates. The post is a part of EC H2020 funded project “COGITOR". COGITOR is a new cross-disciplinary research project that seeks to develop a combined, fully integrated structural and computational cybernetic system for the purpose of liquid robotics. COGITOR consortium is composed of physicists, computer scientists/biophysicists, chemists and industry experts in colloid technologies. The project will be funded for one year.
An ideal candidate would be an experimental chemist or physicist or material scientist with a good knowledge of computing. Your publication track record should be consistent with your duration of active research life, and our expectations are three high-impact papers from a RA per year.
The project will be funded for one year. You will be required to travel to the project partners in Italy, Switzerland, Germany.
The Unconventional Computing Laboratory (UWE, Bristol) was founded by Prof Andy Adamatzky in 2001 as a response to an urgent need to develop computers for the next century. We employ complex dynamics in physical, chemical and biological media to design novel computational techniques, architectures and working prototypes of non-linear media based computers. The research is based on an interdisciplinary cooperation in modelling and experimental verification of novel principles of information processing and analysis in distributed large-scale chemical and physical systems. We apply these novel principles to the design of working prototypes of massively parallel computing devices which intrinsic functions exploit the nontrivial dynamics of nonlinear systems.
UWE Bristol is an ambitious university and a well-established university, with over 30,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 3,600 staff. UWE Bristol is one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West. We are globally connected and regionally embedded, with strong employer and partner connections. Students come to study with us from all over the UK, as well as from 140 different countries, making this a diverse and interesting place to study. In 2018 we were placed in the Guardian’s Top 40 Universities in the UK and we achieved TEF Gold status.
Bristol itself is a hub of social and cultural activity and is a big pull for students and employers alike. A place with a strong, creative and fiercely independent mindset. A city with a buzzing music scene, great restaurants and interesting business ventures. It’s not surprising Bristol is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work in the UK.
Job Share: This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time
In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of staff benefits including: • a generous holiday allowance of 27 Days • up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year in addition • flexible working • excellent defined benefit pension schemes • option to participate in the cycle to work scheme • family friendly policies • onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
Frenchay Campus: This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give our students access to everything they need to succeed – with £300m having been spent recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation to enhance our offer even further. Frenchay campus is within close proximity to excellent motorway links and within walking distance of two train stations, making UWE Frenchay Campus the ideal place to work for those wishing to commute to Bristol.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Prof Andy Adamatzky on email: andrew.adamatzky@uwe.ac.uk UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.
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