[agents] PhD position at Maastricht University

[Karl Tuyls]

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PHD POSITION IN MULTI-ROBOT SYSTEMS



The Department of Knowledge Engineering (DKE) at Maastricht University, the
Netherlands, invites applications for a full-time PhD position in
Multi-Robot Systems. The position is embedded into the “Robotics, Agents and
Interaction” Group of DKE and, within this group, into the SwarmLab (
http://www.unimaas.nl/swarmlab/<https://webmail.maastrichtuniversity.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=099c9af680874707b1e6b5c9e71ed548&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.unimaas.nl%2fswarmlab%2f>).
Topics considered as particularly relevant for this position are robotics,
multiagent systems, swarm intelligence, machine learning and adaptive
coordination. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to
contribute to cutting-edge research in a highly stimulating academic
environment.

++++ REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should have a MSc degree in computer science (or a closely
related subject area) and should be well familiar with at least one of the
topics listed above. Experience with real robots (programming, building,
etc.) would be a clear advantage. We are looking for a researcher who is
enthusiastic about tackling both theoretical and practical problems in
multi-robot scenarios. The ability to cooperate and integrate in our team as
well as good written and spoken communication skills in English are
required. (Dutch language skills are not a prerequisite.) As a research
outcome we expect publications, contributions to the state of the art, and
an excellent PhD thesis.

++++ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

-  PhD position for four years (full time, 38 hrs/week, yearly evaluation)
-  Gross salary ranging from Euro 2042 (1st year) to Euro 2612 (4th yr) per
month
-  Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
-  Stimulating scientific environment
-  Excellent facilities for professional and personal development

++++ ORGANISATION: MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY (UM) and
          DEPARTMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING (DKE)

UM (www.maastrichtuniversity.nl<https://webmail.maastrichtuniversity.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=099c9af680874707b1e6b5c9e71ed548&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.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<https://webmail.maastrichtuniversity.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=099c9af680874707b1e6b5c9e71ed548&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.maastrichtuniversity.nl%2fweb%2fSchools%2fDKE.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 (2010). With respect to both research and teaching DKE is
engaged in various national and international cooperations.

++++ FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY

Informal inquiries concerning this position can be directed to Gerhard Weiss
(gerhard.weiss at maastrichtuniversity.nl) and Karl Tuyls (
k.tuyls at maastrichtuniversity.nl).

Applicants are asked to email a curriculum vitae and the name of at least
one reference to            Recruitmentfhs at maastrichtuniversity.nl with
“Application PhD Multi-Robot Systems” in the subject line.

Screening of applications will begin January 3rd, 2011 and will 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.


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