[agents] PostDoc Position in Kyushu University, 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, July 1, 2016 (negotiable)
The period of employment will be to March 31, 2017

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Gross salary per month (including, among other things, taxes, and
insurances) will be about JPY320,000. (Net salary per month will be
about JPY270,000.)  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: 2

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: March,31, 2016

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-April.
 
Submission and Contact: For submission and inquiries about 
    the details of application, please contact:
    Innovative Market Design Research Center	
    Kyushu University 
    Professor Makoto Yokoo 
    (recruit <at> agent.inf.kyushu-u.ac.jp)