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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:bold'>PhD Position in
Multi-Robot Systems<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Department of Knowledge Engineering (DKE) at <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Maastricht</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>,
the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Netherlands</st1:country-region></st1:place>,
invites applications for a full-time PhD position in Multi-Robot Systems. The
position is embedded into the “Robotics, Agents and Interaction”
Group of DKE and, within this group, into the SwarmLab (<a
href="http://www.unimaas.nl/swarmlab/" title="http://www.unimaas.nl/swarmlab/">http://www.unimaas.nl/swarmlab/</a>).
Topics considered as particularly relevant for this position are robotics,
multiagent systems, swarm intelligence, machine learning and adaptive
coordination. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute
to cutting-edge research in a highly stimulating academic environment. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>++++ REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The candidate should have a MSc degree in computer science
(or a closely related subject area) and should be well familiar with at least
one of the topics listed above. Experience with real robots (programming,
building, etc.) would be a clear advantage. We are looking for a researcher who
is enthusiastic about tackling both theoretical and practical problems in
multi-robot scenarios. The ability to cooperate and integrate in our team as
well as good written and spoken communication skills in English are required.
(Dutch language skills are not a prerequisite.) As a research outcome we expect
publications, contributions to the state of the art, and an excellent PhD
thesis. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>++++ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>- PhD position for four years (full time, 38 hrs/week,
yearly evaluation)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>- Gross salary ranging from Euro 2042 (1st year) to
Euro 2612 (4th yr) per month<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>- Stimulating scientific environment<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>- Excellent facilities for professional and personal
development<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>++++ ORGANISATION: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">MAASTRICHT</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">UNIVERSITY</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(UM) and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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DEPARTMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING (DKE)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>UM (<a href="http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl"
title="http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/">www.maastrichtuniversity.nl</a>) is
renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is
characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is
characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated
in research institutes and schools. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Maastricht</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> has around
14,000 students and 3,500 employees. Reflecting the university's strong
international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from
abroad.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Founded in 1992 as part of the Faculty of Humanities and
Sciences, today DKE (<a
href="http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE.htm"
title="http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE.htm">www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/DKE.htm</a>)
broadly covers Knowledge Engineering in research and teaching. DKE comprises
three internationally respected research groups, having their foci on
“Robotics, Agents and Interaction”, “Networks and Strategic
Optimization”, and “Biomathematics and Bioinformatics”.
Education programs currently offered by DKE are Knowledge Engineering
(Bachelor), Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research (both Master). DKE
has been top-ranked in Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs (2010). With respect to both
research and teaching DKE is engaged in various national and international
cooperations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>++++ FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Informal inquiries concerning this position can be directed
to Gerhard Weiss (<a href="mailto:gerhard.weiss@maastrichtuniversity.nl"
title="mailto:gerhard.weiss@maastrichtuniversity.nl">gerhard.weiss@maastrichtuniversity.nl</a>)
and Karl Tuyls (<a href="mailto:k.tuyls@maastrichtuniversity.nl"
title="mailto:k.tuyls@maastrichtuniversity.nl">k.tuyls@maastrichtuniversity.nl</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Applicants are asked to email a curriculum vitae and the
name of at least one reference to <a
href="mailto:Recruitmentfhs@maastrichtuniversity.nl"
title="mailto:Recruitmentfhs@maastrichtuniversity.nl">Recruitmentfhs@maastrichtuniversity.nl</a>
with “Application PhD Multi-Robot Systems” in the subject line. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Screening of applications will begin January 3rd, 2011 and
will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be called in for an
interview. It is intended to occupy this position as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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