JOB: Reader / Senior Research Lecturer at the Knowledge Media Institute

Reader / Senior Research Lectureship<http://kmi.open.ac.uk/jobs/13175>
Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)
The Open University, UK
Ref: 13175 –
Based in Milton Keynes

Permanent position
The Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) is one of the top research centres in the world in the area of knowledge and media technologies - see details of our work at http://kmi.open.ac.uk.  The role of this new position is to strengthen KMi’s international research reputation and in particular we expect the successful applicant to pursue a robust and innovative research agenda in one or more of these strategic research areas:
•   Data Science – Machine Learning, Analytics, Big Data, Data Visualization, Blockchain Technologies;
•   Internet of Things – Smart Objects, Wearable Computing, Ambient Intelligence, Sensor Networks, Smart Cities;
•   New Media Technologies – New Media for Collaboration and Learning, Interfaces, Augmented Reality, Novel Interaction Techniques.
Applicants are expected to have an excellent international standing as evidenced by substantial publications, a proven ability to acquire and carry out research projects, and demonstrable experience of leading and developing research groups.
 More details about the vacancy, including information on how to apply, are available at http://kmi.open.ac.uk/jobs/#13175<http://kmi.open.ac.uk/jobs/%2313175>.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this role before making an application please contact Professor John Domingue <john.domingue@open.ac.uk<mailto:john.domingue@open.ac.uk>> or Professor Enrico Motta <enrico.motta@open.ac.uk<mailto:enrico.motta@open.ac.uk>>.

 Closing date for applications: Thursday 26 January 2017.
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.