At Tilburg University's School of Humanities (The Netherlands) a position for a PhD researcher is available in the Creative Computing Program. If you consider applying for this position, please read the text below carefully. An important part of the procedure is the submission of a written research proposal. For the position "Computational models of organizational and social processes" proposals on research in computer games and simulation (including computer go) will be considered. Exceptional candidates with experience and promising research ideas in the field of computer games are welcome to apply for this position.
Please follow the guidelines in the text below carefully. Regards, Aske Plaat (For more information you are welcome to contact Eric Postma, Jaap van den Herik, or me at [email protected]) http://erec.uvt.nl/vacancy?inc=UVT-EXT-2011-0056 For the Tilburg School of Humanities, we will be looking for a(n): PhD "Computational models of organizational and social processes" Temporary UVT-EXT-2011-0056 The job For the TiCC research program Creative Computing, we are looking for a enthusiastic and competent PhD colleague: PhD Computational models of organizational and social processes 4 years, 1.0 fte, or 5 years, 0,8 fte For this project, led by prof.dr. Eric Postma and prof.dr. Jaap van den Herik, applicants are invited to write a research proposal about computational models of organizational and social processes. The proposal should include the concepts of agent-based models and self-organization in relation to the effectiveness of teams or organizations. Your application should include a concrete research plan related to the position of your choice. Your profile For this position, we seek candidates with a background in artificial intelligence, computer science, cognitive science or some related area, with experience in multi-agent modeling. The PhD candidates have a good (research) master degree in one of the aforementioned areas, a strong interest in doing research, excellent writing skills and a good command of English. Employment terms and conditions Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering excellent terms of employment. The collective labour agreement of Tilburg University applies. The selected candidates will start with a contract for one year, concluded by an evaluation. Upon a positive outcome of the first-year evaluation, the candidate will be offered an employment contract for the remaining years. Candidates with a Research Master will be offered a 1+2 years-contract. Master students might be offered a 1+3 years-contract, depending on their previous research experience. The PhD candidates will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as a PhD-student (promovendus) with a starting salary of € 2.042.-- gross per month in the first year, up to € 2.492.-- in the third year or € 2.612.-- in the fourth year (amounts fulltime). The selected candidate is expected to have written a PhD thesis by the end of the contract (which may be based on articles). Other The Department of Communication and Information Sciences (DCI) has bundled its research in the Tilburg center for Cognition and Communication (TiCC). TiCC consists of two research programs: Language, Communication and Cognition (LCC) and Creative Computing (CC). There is a strong emphasis on experimental research and interdisciplinary cooperation. The department is also responsible for the academic programme Communication and Information Sciences (CIW), with an annual group of about 100 bachelor students, 100 premaster students, and 120 master students. The department participates in the Research Master Language and Communication. More information about the department can be found at http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/schools/humanities/dci/ Information and Application For more information on the positions, please contact one of the TiCC program leaders: prof.dr. Eric Postma ([email protected], +31 13 466 2655) or or the head of TiCC: prof.dr. Jaap van den Herik ([email protected], +31 13 466 3569). Applications should include . - A cover letter. - A Curriculum Vitae. - A 2-page research proposal on the theme of the position applied for. - Names of two references. Applications should be sent before the application deadline of April 10, 2011. Developing and defending a research plan will be part of the procedure. The only way to apply is via the online link at the bottom of this vacancy: "apply direct". If you receive this vacancy via eg. E-mail, please look at the vacancy located at: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp/. Recruitment Code Tilburg University applies the recruitmentcode of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organisation Development (NVP). The text of this vacancy advertisement is copyright-protected property of Tilburg University. Use, distribution and further disclosure of the advertisement without express permission from Tilburg University is not allowed, and this applies explicitly to use by recruitment and selection agencies which do not act directly on the instructions of Tilburg University. Responses resulting from recruitment by non-contractors of Tilburg Universities will not be handled. 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