[agents] Postdoc position in Swarm Intelligence/Robotics (Maastricht University, Netherlands)

[Karl Tuyls]

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Postdoc Position in Swarm Robotics


The Department of Knowledge Engineering (DKE) at Maastricht University, the
Netherlands, invites applications for a full-time postdoc position in Swarm
Robotics. Among the topics considered as particularly relevant for this
position are swarm intelligence, (bio)-mechanical engineering, reinforcement
learning, and adaptive control. The successful applicant will have the
opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a highly stimulating
academic environment. The successful applicant will be embedded in the RAI
research group (Robotics, Agents and Interaction) of the DKE department.



**** REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering or a closely related subject area.
Demonstrated research excellence in swarm robotics 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 appreciated.


**** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is offered for a two-year period. 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) and DEPARTMENT OF KNOWLEDGE
ENGINEERING (DKE)

UM (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.

Founded in 1992 as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, today DKE
(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
Bioinformatics”. 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 email a curriculum vitae, together with a
less-than-one-page research statement as well as the names of three persons
that can provide references, to
applications-DKE at maastrichtuniversity.nl with in the subject line: “Postdoc
Swarm Robotics” (preferably in a single PDF file).

Screening of applications will begin August 31st, 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.

Informal inquiries concerning this position should be directed to Prof. Dr.
G. Weiss or  dr. K. Tuyls gerhard.weiss at maastrichtuniversity.nl , +31 43
3883898, k.tuyls at maastrichtuniversity.nl, +31 43 3883482  .

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