[robocup-worldwide] [Job] PostDoc Position

[Stephan Opfer]

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Distributed Systems Group
(http://www.vs.uni-kassel.de) at Kassel University in Kassel/Germany. We are seeking a highly
qualified postdoctoral researcher with strong interests in one or more of the following research
areas:
- teamwork in multi-robot systems,
- collaborative vehicles,
- multi-agent systems,
- machine-learning for autonomous robots,
- self-organizing systems.

Outstanding candidates in other related areas of computer science will also be considered.
The position involves independent research and teaching as well as project management activities
and team leadership. Candidates should be motivated to work at the intersection of robotics and
distributed systems. A PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Applicants will
be expected to have a proven track record with strong publications in relevant areas as well as
excellent organizational and coordination skills. Practical experiences with robots is a plus.

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

The Distributed Systems Group is dedicated to teaching and research in areas such as multi-robot
systems, collective adaptive systems, and socially-aware design of IT systems. Application scenarios
for our robotics activities are RoboCup soccer, exploration of unknown territory, and collaborative
vehicles. Our soccer robots team Carpe Noctem, currently the only German team in the RoboCup
Mid Size League, competes successfully in international RoboCup championships. The research group
collaborates with numerous national and international partners. It is closely associated with ITeG -
the interdisciplinary scientific center for IT design.

Kassel University offers a broad spectrum of academic disciplines and has about 24000 students. The
university is well known for promoting and conducting truly interdisciplinary research. The city of
Kassel is located in the center of Germany and features excellent traffic connections by high-speed
trains, major highways, and near-by airports. Kassel offers a very rich set of cultural attractions,
including the famous Bergpark, a Unesco World Heritage site, and the Documenta, the world-wide
leading exhibition of modern and contemporary art.

Please apply by email to Prof. Geihs (geihs at uni-kassel.de). Applications should include a curriculum
vitae, in PDF format, giving full details of qualifications and experience, together with the names of
two referees.

Application deadline: January 15, 2015
Initial duration of the contract: 3 years, extension possible
Start date: April 2015

For further information about this position, please contact Prof. Geihs (geihs at uni-kassel.de).

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Distributed Systems Research Group
Stephan Opfer  T. +49 561 804-6283  F. +49 561 804-6277
Univ. Kassel,  FB 16,  Wilhelmshöher Allee 73,  D-34121 Kassel
WWW: http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/vs_stephan-opfer/

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