Applications are invited for a post of (Research) Associate within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Liverpool. The post has arisen as a result of a TCS (Teaching Company Scheme) award for the PETER (Plant and Equipment Tracking and Effective Retrieval) project between the Department and Tachograph Analysis Consultants Ltd (TAC).

It is expected that the successful applicant will be a good quality computer science graduate, preferably with some knowledge of developing integrated distributed computer software and agent technologies. Personal attributes would include good verbal communications and interpersonal skills. TAC will also provide an environment in which the successful candidate can demonstrate management potential.

The post will be tenable, in the first instance, for a period of two years, commencing October 1999 or shortly thereafter, at an appropriate salary on the RA (1B) scale. It is expected that at the end of this term the successful applicant will continue the research work within TAC. The successful applicant will also be afforded the opportunity to register for a higher degree.

Further information may be obtained from the project Web site at:

http://www.csc.liv.ac.uk/~frans/Peter/peter.html

or from one of the following:

• Frans Coenen (0151 794 3698): frans@csc.liv.ac.uk
• Martin Beer (0151 794 3672): mdb@csc.liv.ac.uk
• Nigel Kirkwood (0151 708 0123): nigel@tac.xix.co.uk

Applications including the names of two referees may be sent to Martin Beer at the Department of Computer Science, the University of Liverpool, Chadwick Tower, Peach Street, Liverpool L69 7ZF or by email to mdb@csc.liv.ac.uk.