[agents] Postdoc positions in AI for Intelligence Analysis @ Utrecht University

[Floris Bex]

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Utrecht University Department of Information and Computing Sciences in
collaboration with the Dutch police, is looking for enthusiastic Postdocs
to work on Automated Argumentation-based Intelligence Analysis in domains
such as high-impact crime, drug trafficking and domestic terrorism.

Argumentation-based intelligence analysis combines data science,
argumentation and man-machine dialogues: when AI systems automatically draw
conclusions from data, human intelligence analysts can engage in a dialogue
with these systems to argue with the system about these conclusions and the
underlying reasons. In this way, the system can be monitored and, through
the argument-based feedback, further improved.

The research will involve both Knowledge Representation & Reasoning (e.g.
what are typical intelligence scenarios? How can we search through possible
future scenarios?) as well as Machine Learning (e.g. can we optimise a
search through future scenarios? Can we train a system to ask the human
analyst the right questions?).

REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for Postdocs with a strong technical profile in Artificial
Intelligence (i.e. PhD in AI or related field, such as Computer Science or
Decision Sciences). The lab’s research involves extensive prototyping of AI
systems, so at least basic programming skills and a willingness to further
develop such skills are a must. As the project includes a significant
symbolic reasoning component, candidates with knowledge of argumentation,
logic or semantic web technologies are especially encouraged to apply.
Because of the sensitive data used in the research, applicants should be of
good repute.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
We offer temporary positions (1.0 FTE) for two years. The gross salary -
depending on previous qualifications and experience  - ranges between
€2,706 and €4,274 (scale 10 according to the Collective Labour Agreement
Dutch Universities) gross per month for a full-time employment. Salaries
are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %
per year. We offer a pension scheme, (partly paid) parental leave,
collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple
choice model). More information is available at: working at Utrecht
University.

EMPLOYER
The researchers will be part of Utrecht University’s AI & Police lab, where
academic research is performed with a keen eye towards practical
innovations for the police. The lab currently employs 6 PhD candidates and
2 Postdocs who research and develop state-of-the-art AI innovations for the
Dutch National Police. The lab is also part of the ICAI (Innovation Center
for AI), a national initiative focused on joint AI technology development
between academia, industry and government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained via Academic
Transfer (
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/51224/postdoc-positions-in-ai-for-intelligence-analysis-10-fte/apply/#apply),
or by emailing Floris Bex (f.j.bex at uu.nl).

To apply please visit the above Academic Transfer page.
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