Research Associate (fixed-term)

About the role

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position in Algorithmic Game Theory and Mechanism Design, funded by the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant "Towards Practical Algorithmic Mechanism Design: Beyond the Worst-Case Analysis," led by Dr. Jie Zhang in the Department of Computer Science, University of Bath.

The project aims to explore incentive engineering questions in a wide range of topics, including matching, scheduling, internet markets, and developing new algorithms and analysis techniques. 

Typical tools and topics are Probability and Statistics, Game Theory, Optimisation, etc. The successful applicant will be supported by the grant.

 The post starts in June 2024 and is negotiable. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields
• Evidence of the ability to conduct high-quality research and produce publications in top-tier venues
• Confidence in understanding and handling of complex mathematical ideas. Firm knowledge of designing and analyzing algorithms and mechanisms. 
• Excellence in written and oral communication, planning and time management skills

Please address any queries to Dr. Jie Zhang, [email protected]

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