[agents] PhD studentship in algorithmic game theory: University of Southampton (Dr. Edith Elkind)

[Edith Elkind]

A PhD student position (a full tuition waiver + a stipend of 13 000
GBP/year) is available in the Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia group
of the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of
Southampton. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Edith Elkind
and Prof. Nick Jennings on topics in algorithmic game theory and
computational social choice. The School is a world class centre of
research excellence, awarded the highest grade (5*) in the UK's last
two Research Assessment Exercises.

The IAM group has a great team of researchers working in various areas
of multiagent systems with a strong interest in game-theoretic aspects
of multiagent research, and collaboration with other members of the
group is strongly encouraged.

The funding is available for 3 years, starting in Fall 2008 (exact
date is negotiable) with preference given to EU students (though
exceptional non-EU students will be considered). Applicants should
have or expect to gain a good undergraduate degree in computer
science, mathematics, economics, or related area, and be interested in
doing original research. A background in algorithm design and/or game
theory is helpful, but not required.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Elkind at
ee at ecs.soton.ac.uk.
To learn more about University of Southampton and to submit your
application, see the ECS Postgraduate Admissions
(www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply.php).

Application closing date: May 10, 2008.