17 August: fyi -- phd funding, Belgium
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DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE IN SWARM ROBOTICS
IRIDIA-CoDE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
GENERAL INFORMATION
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A PhD Studentship is available in swarm robotics at the IRIDIA-CoDE,
the artificial intelligence lab of the Université Libre de Bruxelles,
Belgium.
Swarm robotics is inspired by the observation of social insects
(e.g. ants, termites, wasps and bees) which stand as fascinating
examples of how collectively intelligent systems can be generated from
a large number of simple individuals. As in their natural counterpart,
the robots used in swarm robotics are relatively simple, with local
and limited sensing and communication abilities. It is a natural
consequence of these individual characteristics that the overall
systems are robust against failures of individuals and scalable with
group size. The student will work within a scenario in which robots
are given a task whose solution requires strict cooperation, studying
how a swarm robotics system can adapt to different tasks, varying
environmental conditions, varying numbers and types of robots, and to
different levels of malfunctioning of the robots.
The student we are looking for should possess a degree that allows to
embark in a doctoral program (doctoral student positions). The area of
competence should be in at least one of the following disciplines:
Computer Science, Computational Intelligence, Electrical Engineering,
Cognitive Sciences. A master's degree with research experience is an
asset. The student should have a strong background in Computer
Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or other relevant
computational disciplines. In particular, she/he should demonstrate
very strong programming skills in one or more major computer
languages. Good communication and team-working skills are essential.
HOW TO APPLY
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The interested candidate should submit an application containing:
- An updated CV
- A two-pages motivation letter
- Three references from researchers and academics in the field (name
and contact details)
The selection process will follow gender equality policies.
Please address your application or informal inquiries to Dr. Vito
Trianni (E-mail: vtrianni@ulb.ac.be).
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