[PlanetKR] Junior researcher/ PhD student in Computer Science

[xavier parent]

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following
vacancy in its Computer Science and Communications Research Unit
(http://csc.uni.lu):

Junior researcher/ PhD student in Computer Science (M/F)

     *  Ref: F1-080008A
     *  Fixed-term contract of 2+2 years, full-time (40 hours/week),
     *  Student and employee status, limited teaching activities
     *  Starting as soon as possible.

Tasks

     * Perform research in the area of normative reasoning
       in computer science, e.g. on normative multi-agent systems
     * Prepare a doctoral thesis at the Computer Science and
       Communications(CSC) research unit, working under
       the supervision of Prof. Dr. Leon van der Torre, head of the
       Individual and Collective Reasoning (ICR) group, within the
       Interdisciplinary Lab of Intelligent and Adaptive Systems
     * Contribute to teaching activities, one to three hours per week
       and semester (Bachelor and/or Master)
     * Collaborate actively with other group members

Profile

     * Master degree in computer science or equivalent research fields,
       giving access to PhD studies
     * Strong background in logic-based approaches to artificial
       intelligence and/or multi-agent systems
     * Strong analytical skills and innovation potential
     * Good oral and written English skills.

Offer

     * An international dynamic research-oriented environment

Application

     * Applications should include an introduction letter indicating
       the motivation, a detailed CV including copies of the MSc
       diploma and information about the grades, and the names and
       contact details of two referees. We accept only electronic
       submissions, which should be sent to Xavier Parent
       (xavier.parent(at)uni.lu) and Leon van der Torre
       (leon.vandertorre(at)uni.lu), quoting the reference number for
       this position : F1-0080008A.
     * The deadline for applications is January 15th, 2011. All
        applications will be handled in strict confidence.

For more info on the ICR group, visit http://icr.uni.lu

The University of Luxembourg offers a competitive salary. Women are
strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.
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