Research Associate in Haskell/Erlang for Distributed Telecommunications �17,278-�26,229 p.a. Applications are invited for a three year Research Associate position at Heriot-Watt University to work with Dr Phil Trinder on an EPSRC funded project entitled "High-Level Techniques for Distributed Telecommunications Software". The project is a collaboration with Motorola UK Research Labs and aims to evaluate high-level distributed programming techniques for constructing realistic telecommunications software. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a doctorate or a very good first degree in Computing or cognate discipline; a successful candidate without a PhD will have the opportunity of registering for one. Applicants should have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to demonstrate a strong programming ability: experience with distribution and the Haskell or Erlang programming languages is desirable. Likewise a research background, and familiarity with the telecommunications sector are desirable. For application details please contact the Personnel Office, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, tel/fax: 0131 451 3475 (24 hours) quoting Ref 66/02/J. The closing date is Friday 19th April 2002. Informal enquires can be directed to Phil Trinder tel: +44 131 451 3435, or e-mail: trinder@cee.hw.ac.uk. More details of the project and further particulars for the position can be found at: http://www.cee.hw.ac.uk/~dsg/telecoms/