[agents] Postdoc position in Multiagent technology, Maastricht University, the Netherlands

[Karl Tuyls]

PostDoc Position in Multiagent Technology

‐ http://www.personeel.unimaas.nl/gerhard-weiss/dke_postdoc_vacancy.pdf‐

 The Department of Knowledge Engineering at Maastricht University, the
Netherlands, invites applications for a full-time PostDoc position in
multiagent technology. Among the topics considered as particularly relevant
for this position are multiagent learning, agent- based simulation,
automated negotiation and argumentation, mechanism design, and evolutionary
game theory. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to
contribute to cutting-edge research and to teaching (in English) in a highly
stimulating academic environment.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related subject area (completed or
nearly completed). Demonstrated research excellence in multiagent technology
and preferably in at least one of above mentioned topics of particular
relevance. Interest in both theory and real-world applications. Team
orientation and willingness to take a leading role in research. Developed
ability to contribute to teaching at the bachelor and master levels.
Experience in research funding acquisition is also appreciated.

Conditions of employment

The position is initially offered for a two-year period and, subject to
mutual agreement, can then be extended by another two years. Salary is
competitive, depending on qualifications and work experience, and ranges
from EUR 2379 to EUR 4374 per month for a full-time job (38 hours/week). On
top of this, there is an 8% holiday and an 8.3% year-end allowance.
Non-Dutch applicants could be eligible for a favorable tax treatment (30%
rule).

Organisation

Maastricht University (UM)

UM (*www.maastrichtuniversity.nl*<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl>)
is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which
is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at
UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is
concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has
around 14,000 students and 3,500 employees. Reflecting the university's
strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are
from abroad.

Department of Knowledge Engineering (DKE)

Founded in 1992 as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, today DKE

(*www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE.htm*<https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE.htm>)
broadly covers Knowledge Engineering in research and teaching. DKE comprises
three internationally respected research groups, having their foci on
"Robotics, Agents and Interaction", "Networks and Strategic Optimization",
and "Biomathematics and -informatics". Education programs currently offered
by DKE are Knowledge Engineering (Bachelor), Artificial Intelligence and
Operations Research (both Master). DKE has been top-ranked in Keuzegids
Hoger Onderwijs (2009). With respect to both research and teaching DKE is
engaged in various national and international cooperations.

How to apply

Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae, together with a
less-than-one-page summary of their primary research foci and visions as
well as the names of three persons that can provide references, to
gerhard.weiss at maastrichtuniversity.nl (preferably in a single PDF file).

Screening of applications will begin January 31, 2010 and continue until the
position is filled. Applicants may be called in for an interview. It is
intended to occupy this position as soon as possible. Inquiries concerning
this position should be directed to Prof. Dr. G. Weiss,
gerhard.weiss at maastrichtuniversity.nl , +31 43 3883898.