[Sserver-three-d] PhD student position: Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation

[Sahar A. <sah...@gm...>]

Dear all,

A PhD position on Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent
Simulation is now available in MoS (Modeling and Simulation center), Örebro
University.

You can find the details about this position at the end of this email.

Best,
Sahar

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SAHAR ASADI
Centrer for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS)
Örebro University, Sweden 70182


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Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Subject: PhD student position
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**   MoS Modeling and Simulation center, Orebro University:       **
**                      PhD Opportunity                           **
** Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation    **
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A new 3-years PhD position is immediately available at the MoS Modeling and
Simulation center, University of Örebro, Sweden under the supervision of
 Dr. Franziska Kluegl.

The major part of the PhD studies can be dedicated to research in the area
of
Learning for Model Design Support in Multi-Agent Simulation: Developing
Multi-Agent Simulation Model is a challenging task that is often done in a
suboptimal  try and error procedure. Our idea is that it can be supported by
learning and adaptive agents cooperating with a human modeler. There are
various interesting starting points for the development and application of
learning agent architectures and mechanisms from Artificial Intelligence
such as reinforcement learning, classification learning or evolutionary
strategies. Simulated agents shall use such techniques for discovering
non-valid situations, selecting interaction partners, re-vising decision
rules, etc.
The human modeler evaluates the suggestions of the learning agents or
supports them by pointing to particular problematic or interesting
situations. Such an interplay between learning agents and human modeler may
result in an efficient model development process and finally a valid
Multi-Agent Simulation model. Ideas can be tested in interdisciplinary
simulation projects for example in the area of pedestrian simulation.

In addition to interest in the topic, a strong theoretical background and
solid programming skills, applicants should have the equivalent of a Masters
degree in an appropriate field (for example: Intelligent Systems and
Robotics, Computer Science, Physics or Applied Mathematics).
It is not necessary to be familiar with the Swedish language but proficiency
in written/spoken English is mandatory.

To apply for the position, please send a motivation letter along with an
updated CV
(including at least two academic references) by e-mail to Dr. Franziska
Kluegl (fra...@or...).
Applications can be sent immediately and will be considered until the
position is fixed.

We are looking forward to your application!


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Silvia Coradeschi, Professor
Head of the Academy of Science and Technology,
Orebro University, 70182 Orebro, Sweden
Tel. +46 19 303298 Fax +46 19 303463
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