** Apologies for cross-posting **<br><br>The following position is available immediately at the <b>Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Ulm</b> within the <b>Institute of Artificial Intelligence</b>:<br>
<br> <b>1 Postdoctoral Researcher/Doctoral Research Assistant </b>(Computer Science, 13 TV-L)<br><br>The position is a fulltime position and initially limited to two years.<br><br>The successful candidate will be associated with the Institute of Artificial Intelligence with his or her work focusing on logic-based knowledge representation (in particular description logics), ontological reasoning, query languages for the Semantic Web or related areas.<br>
<b><br>Tasks:</b><br><ul><li>Carry out research within the institute in the above mentioned topics</li><li>Prepare publications and presentations</li><li>Assist with the organization, coordination and teaching of courses in computer science</li>
<li>Participate in the supervision of BSc or MSc theses</li></ul>The position can be used for further scientific qualification (PhD or habilitation).<br><b><br>Requirements:</b><br><ul><li>Candidates must have a degree in computer science, mathematics or a related field (diploma, MSc or PhD)</li>
<li>Very good knowledge of written and spoken English</li><li>Knowledge of German is an advantage</li><li>Ideally, candidates have a good understanding of logics, e.g., first-order, description or modal logics</li><li>Programming experience, e.g., with Java, is an advantage <br>
</li></ul><b>We offer:</b><br><ul><li>Intensive supervision of the doctoral studies or the scientific works</li><li>Good contacts and cooperations within Germany and internationally</li><li>A young and enthusiastic team </li>
</ul>The University of Ulm is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply.<br><br><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
<span style="font-size:11pt"></span>The application deadline is <b>January 15, 2012</b>, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Please send your application under the <b>reference number 130</b> via email to <a href="mailto:birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de" target="_blank">birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de</a>. Your application should include: CV, degree certificates, an abstract for your most recent degree/thesis (MSc, diploma, or PhD), a short description of your research interests, a reference letter or nomination of referees.<br>
<br>Please address any questions regarding the position to Juniorprof. Dr. Birte Glimm (<a href="mailto:birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de" target="_blank">birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de</a>). <br><br>Job sharing is always possible for full time positions.<span style="font-size:11pt"></span> Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally qualified. The appointment is made by the central university administration.<br>
<br>University of Ulm, Institute of Artificial Intelligence:<br><a href="http://www.uni-ulm.de/en/in/ki.html" target="_blank">http://www.uni-ulm.de/en/in/ki.html</a><br><br>
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<br>-- <br>Jun. Prof. Dr. Birte Glimm Tel.: <a href="tel:%2B49%20731%2050%2024125" value="+497315024125" target="_blank">+49 731 50 24125</a><br>Inst. of Artificial Intelligence Secr: <a href="tel:%2B49%20731%2050%2024258" value="+497315024258" target="_blank">+49 731 50 24258</a><br>
University of Ulm Fax: <a href="tel:%2B49%20731%2050%2024188" value="+497315024188" target="_blank">+49 731 50 24188</a><br>
D-89069 Ulm <a href="mailto:birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de" target="_blank">birte.glimm@uni-ulm.de</a><br>Germany<br>