Two PhD Positions in Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Started by sparrow, Mar 09, 2010, 06:04 AM

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Two PhD positions are available in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (ALICE), offered in collaboration with the department of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Groningen. The candidates will join the five-year NWO Vidi project of Dr Sonja Smets.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have (or obtain before 1 September 2010) an excellent Masters degree in Logic, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Mathematics or Physics. Fluent English is a prerequisite.

How to Apply:
Applications must be send electronically to Dr Sonja Smets at S.J.L.Smets-at-rug.nl, they should arrive by 7 June 2010 and must contain :

- a Curriculum Vitae
- a Letter of Motivation (at most 2 page), explaining why you are interested in this position
- a list of all university courses taken (including grades).
- a short summary of your Master thesis in maximum 2 pages
- the name and contact details (including email address) of two referees who can provide details about your profile (e.g. the supervisors of your master thesis).

For further information, please contact Dr Sonja Smets at S.J.L.Smets-at-rug.nl

We will start reviewing applications on 7 June 2010 and hope to make a decision soon after that, but applications will continue to be accepted until both positions are filled.

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