[agents] Postdoctoral Fellow at Kyushu University in JAPAN

[Makoto Yokoo]

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Open Post-doctoral position:
ESTABLISHING THEORY OF RESOURCE ALLOCATION MECHANISM DESIGN
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:
Professor Makoto Yokoo: http://agent.inf.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~yokoo/
MAIN CO-INVESTIGATORS:
Professor Yukihiko Funaki: http://www.f.waseda.jp/funaki/index-e.html
Professor Michihiro Kandori: http://mkandori.web.fc2.com/
Professor Akihisa Tamura: http://www.math.keio.ac.jp/~aki-tamura/

THE PROJECT:
This project is funded by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. This project will develop the theory and mechanisms for optimizing the allocation of precious resources, by synthesizing/extending technologies from computer science and micro economics. This project is carried out by an interdisciplinary research team that consists of leading Japanese researchers in computer science and micro economies. Specific research topics include automated mechanism design, equilibrium analysis of repeated games based on POMDP, concise representation schemes for cooperative games, mechanism design for two-sided matching, combinatorial auctions, discrete convex analysis, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Operations Research, Game Theory, Micro Economics), and established track record evident by publication in top quality conferences and/or journals. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is a must: multiagent systems, algorithm, combinatorial optimization, mechanism design, game-theory, and micro economics.

STARTING DATE: In principle, August 1, 2014
The position will be for an initial duration of 8 months, expendable for another two years depending on performance and continuation.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 
Gross salary per annum (including, among taxes, insurances and other things) will be about JPY4,300,000. 
The exact amount will be decided in accordance with the University's employment regulations, the successful applicant's past accomplishments, etc.

NUMBER OF POSITION AVAIRABLE: 3

SUBMISSION:
The application process will remain open until the position is filled by a suitable candidate. 

(1) Academic CV, including names and contact details of 2 referees.
(2) A 1-page "statement of interest", explaining the candidate's interest in the project.
(3) Five "representative papers" describing the applicant's research.
If possible, please also include a link to a website with an online version of your PhD thesis and relevant publications (e.g., your professional homepage).

A confirmation will be sent when the application is received.
Incomplete or generic applications will be ignored.

SUBMISSION DUE DATE: April 15, 2014

SCREENING:
The screening process will consist of 
(1) the initial application review
(2) skype interviews for the candidates who make it past the initial review. 
    The interview candidates will be contacted by mid-May.

SUBMISSION AND CONTACT:
For submission and inquiries about the details of application, please contact: 
Professor Makoto Yokoo (recruit <at> agent.inf.kyushu-u.ac.jp)