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<p>The Individual and Collective Reasoning Group ICR (Department
of Computer Science), led by Prof. Leon van der Torre, is
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PhD students (doctoral
candidates) in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning</strong></p>
<p>with a special interest and background in one or several of
the following areas:</p>
<p>- Belief dynamics for AIs</p>
<p>- Causal reasoning, Logic-based Explainable AI</p>
<p>- Deontic logic, AI Ethics</p>
<p>- Formal argumentation, nonmonotonic reasoning</p>
<p>- Reasoning under uncertainty and inconsistency</p>
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<li>Ref: F1-070075</li>
<li>Starting date: September 1, 2020 <br>
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<li>Duration: 3 years, extendable by 1 year</li>
<li>Student and employee status</li>
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<li>Writing a doctoral dissertation in the relevant area</li>
<li>Presentation of research findings at workshops and
conferences</li>
<li>Publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed
international journals</li>
<li>Moderate participation in teaching activities</li>
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<p>For further inquiries please contact Prof. Leon van der
Torre: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:leon.vandertorre@uni.lu">leon.vandertorre@uni.lu</a></p>
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<li>A Master degree in Computer Science or a related
discipline</li>
<li>Dedication to actively participate in the
interdisciplinary activities of ICR</li>
<li>Solid background in knowledge representation and
reasoning, and some focus areas</li>
<li>Strong analytical capacity, creativity, and commitment</li>
<li>Good written and spoken English skills</li>
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<li>A dynamic, well-connected international research
environment</li>
<li>Financial support for participating in scientific
activities (workshops, conferences, summer schools, etc.)</li>
<li>An attractive salary and employment contract including
social insurance</li>
<li>Enrolment in the Doctoral School in Science and
Engineering (DSSE) with a wide offer of disciplinary and
interdisciplinary courses</li>
<li>The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity
employer and applications by women are encouraged</li>
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<h5 class="JD-FieldLabel" id="JDLabel-Field5">Further Information</h5>
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<p>Application Documents (in English):</p>
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<li>Letter of motivation</li>
<li>A one-page sketch of research interests and intentions in
line with ICR</li>
<li>Full CV</li>
<li>Transcript of academic records (including grades) and
copies of diplomas</li>
<li>Names of at least two references willing to write a letter
of recommendation (they will be contacted by us)</li>
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<p>Applications must be handed in via the following website:<br>
<strong><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a
href="http://emea3.mrted.ly/2fi92">http://emea3.mrted.ly/2fi92</a></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Deadline: April 15, 2020.</strong></p>
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