[agents] Post-doc position in MMORPGs and MAS

[Markus Schatten]

The Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (http://ai.foi.hr) at the University
of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics invites applications for
a Postdoctoral Researcher Position at the ModelMMORPG project – Large-scale
Multi-Agent Modeling of Massively Multi-Player On-Line Role-Playing Games
(details at http://ai.foi.hr/modelmmorpg). The project aims to develop
agent-based methods for development and design of MMORPGs including player
behavior modeling, NPC/mob design as well as artificial player (bot)
development.

*Job responsibilities*:

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   Pursue applied research and technology development activities in the
   following areas:
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      Design and development of a model-driven development tool for agent
      organizations;
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      Development of plug-ins for specific MMORPG platforms;
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      Design and development of specific AI player organizations to be
      evaluated against human players;
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   Provide a sound proof-of-concept of the proposed solutions, and evaluate
   their effectiveness;
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   Write and publish excellent research papers;
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   Help in managing the research project and work closely with the PI and
   project team;
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   Contribute to other AI Labs initiatives.

*Qualifications*:

The applicant should hold a PhD in Computer Science, Information Science or
related field by the time of appointment. The ideal candidate has defended
his PhD in the field of multi-agent systems and/or agent-based modeling, is
well versed with complex programming (especially graphical user interface
or game development) and has statistical data analysis skills. Key job
requirements include:

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   Strong knowledge in at least one *GUI programming language/library*
   (graphical modeling tool development, multi-platform toolkits are preferred)
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   Strong knowledge in the in at least two of the following languages: *Python,
   Prolog, C/C++*
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   Strong knowledge of multi-agent development methods;
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   Very good critical thinking and reasoning skills;
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   Ability to work independently;
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   Good knowledge of Linux, SPADE, and/or BDI/automated planning is an
   asset;
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   Experience in semantic web/ontologies, SNA, NLP, and/or machine learning
   is an asset;
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   Publication record in top academic journals and conferences is an asset;

*Personal Attributes**:*

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   Very good English communication and writing skills (Croatian language is
   an asset);
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   Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to ensure deadlines
   are met;
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   Experience in working independently and/or as a part of a team;
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   Enthusiasm about old-style RPGs (e.g. Zelda, Pokemon and similar) is a
   big plus.


 The duration of the position is 2 years and 1 month starting *September
1st 2015*.

*Deadline for application is July 1st 2015* but a previous inquiry is
appreciated*.*

*Candidates are required to submit*:

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   a CV (Europass format is preferred);
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   List of publications;
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   Eventual letters of recommendation from previous mentors;

Details about the project and/or working conditions are available on
inquiry. Please send all inquiries to PI asst. prof. Markus Schatten (
markus.schatten at foi.hr).

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Markus Schatten, PhD
Assistant professor and head of Artificial Intelligence Lab
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Organization and Informatics
Pavlinska 2, 42000 Varazdin, Croatia
http://www.foi.hr/nastavnici/schatten.markus/index.html
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Markus_Schatten1
http://ai.foi.hr