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PhD student position in Knowledge Representation & Reasoning, Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Deadline: 30 Jun 2021

The Individual and Collective Reasoning Group (ICR, Department of Computer 
Science, University of Luxembourg), led by Prof. Leon van der Torre, is 
looking for ? 1 PhD student (doctoral candidate) in Knowledge 
Representation and Reasoning within the DILLAN training program DILLAN ? 
DigitaLisation, Law, And Innovation ? is an interdisciplinary program for 
PhD students in Law and Computer Science 
(https://wwwen.uni.lu/research/fdef/dl/dillan), funded by the PRIDE scheme 
of the FNR (National Research Fund, Luxembourg). In the context of DILLAN 
we are looking for someone with a special interest or background in one or 
several of the following areas:- Knowledge representation and reasoning 
with applications to law- Applied formal argumentation- Explainable AI for 
trustworthy systems- Experimental studies on explanation in legal 
reasoning- Integration of non-symbolic and symbolic techniques Your Task? 
Writing a doctoral dissertation in the relevant area? Presentation of 
research findings at workshops and conferences? Publication of scientific 
papers in peer-reviewed international journals? Moderate participation in 
teaching activities Your Profile? A Master degree in Computer Science or a 
related discipline? Solid background in knowledge representation and 
reasoning? Active participation in the interdisciplinary activities of our 
group? Strong analytical capacity, creativity, and commitment? Very good 
written and spoken English skills Our Offer? A dynamic, well-connected 
international research environment? Financial support for participating in 
scientific activities (workshops, conferences, summer schools, etc.)? An 
attractive salary and employment contract including social insurance? 
Enrolment in the Doctoral School in Science and Engineering (DSSE) with a 
wide offer of disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses? The University 
of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer and applications by women 
are encouraged Application Documents (in English):? Letter of motivation? 
A one-page sketch of research interests and intentions in line with ICR? 
Full CV? Transcript of academic records (including grades) and copies of 
diplomas? Names of at least two references willing to write a letter of 
recommendation (they will be contacted by us) Basic data:? Ref: UOL03643? 
Starting date: September 2021 (flexible)? Basic duration: 3 years, 
extendable by 1 year? Doctoral student status at the University of 
Luxembourg? Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021 Application through 
the University of Luxembourg?s recruitment site.

In case of question, you can contact dr. Réka Markovich: 
reka.markovich@uni.lu



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