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From: "George D. Smith" <gds@sys.uea.ac.uk>
Subject: Research Assistant Required 
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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA,

NORWICH


RESEARCH ASSISTANT 

IN 

The Application of Modern Heuristic Techniques
in Telecommunications



A computer graduate with at least a 2(i) degree in computing or allied subject 
is sought for a two year post starting October 1st, 1995 or as soon thereafter 
as possible.

The appointee will work within a leading telecommunications company, BNR 
Europe Ltd, on a day-to-day basis but will be an employee of the University.  
Opportunities will exist for registration for a part-time higher degree at the 
University.  A successful applicant will be expected to have a high degree of 
numeracy and a strong computing background. 

The research is sponsored by the Teaching Company Scheme and by BNR Europe 
Ltd, Harlow, and involves the application of various heuristic techniques 
including genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, tabu search and hybrids 
thereof within the telecommunications industry.

Initial salary will be in the range 13,941-15,566.

Applicants are invited to telephone Dr. George D. Smith (01603 593260) if they 
wish to discuss the post.

Applications in the form of a covering letter plus three copies of a CV, 
including three referees, should be sent to

Dr. G. D. Smith
School of Information Systems
University of East Anglia
NORWICH
NR4 7TJ

on or before Friday, 2nd June 1995.


