[agents] PhD position in Computational Social Choice at IRIT, Toulouse, France

[Umberto Grandi]

We are looking for a PhD candidate in Computational Social Choice at the 
Institut de Recherche en Informatique de Toulouse (IRIT) in Toulouse, 
France, with earliest starting date on 1st November 2018. The deadline 
for applications is 5 October 2018.

**Job Description**

The PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Umberto Grandi, 
Laurent Perrussel and Emiliano Lorini, as part of the recently funded 
ANR project on “Social Choice and Social Networks”. The aim of this 
research project is the conception of algorithms for opinion diffusion 
and vote computation in the presence of a social network, and its 
assessment in terms of computational and communicational complexity, 
axiomatic properties, including game-theoretic ones such as resistance 
to strategic actions by voters or external agents.

The successful candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the 
University of Toulouse 1 Capitole, located in the city center of 
Toulouse, and will become part of the LILaC research group. The main 
focus of the research group is the study of formal models of agents and 
their interaction, from logical models to game-theoretic ones and 
collective decision-making.

Tasks of the PhD candidate will include writing a PhD thesis, attending 
regular research seminars and meetings of the research group, publish 
and present her or his work regularly at international conferences and 
workshop, and participate to the organisation of scientific meetings and 
events. Teaching duties can be included up to a maximum of 64 hours per 
year. The PhD scholarship will last for three years with a net salary of 
around 1700€/month (including teaching duties).

**Requirements**

Applicants should hold a Master degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, 
or a relevant discipline. Candidates with an interdisciplinary 
background are particularly encouraged to apply. Further requirements 
are an excellent track record, a strong drive towards fundamental 
research and academic work, and full proficiency in English.

Previous knowledge of topics related to Computational Social Choice, 
Algorithmic Game Theory, and Multiagent Systems in general is an 
advantage. Candidates with a theoretical background in Social Network 
Analysis are also encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of French language is not required. Successful applicants will 
have the opportunity to learn French during their stay.

**Application procedure**

Prospective candidates are encouraged to make contact with Umberto 
Grandi (umberto.grandi at ut-capitole.fr). Applications, consisting of a 
single PDF file including a detailed CV, a motivation letter of at most 
2 pages including a description of the candidate’s research interests, 2 
recommendation letters, a copy of the official transcript of grades at 
Master level, and a link to a Master thesis, should be submitted to 
Umberto Grandi (umberto.grandi at ut-capitole.fr) before 5 October 2018.

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Umberto Grandi
IRIT - Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Email: umberto.grandi at ut-capitole.fr
www.irit.fr/~Umberto.Grandi
0033 (0) 5 67 73 29 61