[agents] PhD Opportunity at Orebro University

[franziska.klugl at oru.se]

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**   MoS Modeling and Simulation Center, Orebro University:       **
**                      PhD Opportunity                           **    
** Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation    **
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A new 3-years PhD position is immediately available at the 
MoS Modeling and Simulation Center, University of Örebro, Sweden 
under the supervision of  Dr. Franziska Kluegl.

The major part of the PhD studies can be dedicated to research in 
the area of Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation: 
Developing Multi-Agent Simulation Model is a challenging task that 
is often done in a suboptimal  try and error procedure. Our idea is 
that it can be supported by learning and adaptive agents cooperating 
with a human modeler. There are various interesting starting points for 
the development and application of learning agent architectures and 
mechanisms from Artificial Intelligence such as reinforcement learning, 
classification learning or evolutionary strategies. Simulated agents shall 
use such techniques for discovering non-valid situations, selecting interaction 
partners, revising decision rules, etc. The human modeler evaluates the 
suggestions of the learning agents or supports them by pointing to 
particular problematic or interesting situations. Such an interplay
between learning agents and human modeler may result in an efficient 
model development process and finally to a valid Multi-Agent Simulation 
model. Ideas can be tested in interdiscilinary simulation projects 
for example in the area of pedestrian simulation.

In addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical background and 
solid programming skills, applicants should have the equivalent of a 
Masters degree in an appropriate field (for example: Intelligent Systems 
and Robotics, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics). 
It is not necessary to be familiar with the Swedish language but 
proficiency in written/spoken English is mandatory.

To apply for the position, please send a motivation letter along with 
an updated CV (including at least two academic references) by e-mail to 
Dr. Franziska Kluegl (franziska.klugl at oru.se). 
Applications can be sent immediately and will be considered until the 
position is fixed. 

We are looking forward to your application!