Disaster 2.0 (http://www.disaster20.eu) is a project studying the actual and potential uses of Web 2.0 and semantic technologies in disaster management. The project will identify best practices and develop policy recommendations for EU governments, and it will also contribute to the state of the art by developing use cases, ontologies and software demonstrating Web 2.0 and semantic technologies in disaster management.
A Research Software Developer is required to design and implement software systems for use in disaster management. The systems will utilise ontologies and other semantic technologies, and so the ideal applicant would have both extensive experience developing Web-based software and preferably a familiarity with Semantic Web and Linked Data tools and standards. The developer would work closely with researchers at both Aston and Warwick University, and potentially with members of EU government organisations. He or she would be expected to contribute to the publications by the research group, and would have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic research team, be involved in architectural design decisions, and contribute to the future direction of the project. The appointment will be at RA or RF level depending on qualifications, for a duration of up to 14 months. For further details and application procedures, please consult http://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=R120043 For an informal discussion please contact, Dr. Christopher Brewster, PI of the project,(+ 44 121 204 3233, [email protected]). ------------ Aston Business School is one of Europe’s leading business schools, with the majority of its research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in RAE 2008, QAA 24/24 for teaching quality and accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. There is a thriving research culture and strong demand from well-qualified students for its range of undergraduate, Masters and post-experience courses. ***************************************************** Operations and Information Management Group, Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UNITED KINGDOM Web: http://www.aston.ac.uk/~brewstca/
