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PhD student positions in multi-agent systems, London (England), Deadline: 10 Apr 2017

PHD POSITIONS IN MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS

Applications are invited for fully-funded PhD positions in the Department 
of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, awarded on 
the basis of academic excellence to new students who will commence a 
research programme in Sep 2017.

We are looking for applicants interested in Multi-Agent Systems, 
particularly in one of the following areas:

- Multi-Agent Activity Recognition;
- Human-Agent Negotiation Models;
- Deployment Models of Multi-Agent Applications;
- Decision Support for Conflict-Resolution;
- Scalable Simulations using Cognitive Agents.

To discuss the above areas, please contact Prof Kostas Stathis =
(kostas.stathis@rhul.ac.uk <mailto:kostas.stathis@rhul.ac.uk>). =
Successful candidates will work with Prof Stathis and will join the DICE =
lab in the Department of Computer Science: http://dice.cs.rhul.ac.uk =
<http://dice.cs.rhul.ac.uk/>.

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
The Department is one of the UK's leading centres for research into =
Computer Science. In the most recent Research Excellent Framework (REF =
2014), we ranked 11th in the UK for the quality of our research output, =
with over 32% of our publications recognised as world leading, and a =
further 55% internationally excellent. The theories we develop lead to =
the design and building of novel practical computing systems, and their =
application in the real world.  Research students enjoy a very lively =
research culture and are fully involved in the research activities of =
the Department (and share their successes).  The Department also funds =
students to present their work at international conferences.

INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
A Departmental Scholarship provides support of circa 16,000 GBP per year =
over 3 years for a full-time student. It also includes a fee waiver to =
cover fees at the HEU rate.

REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a Master's degree in computer science or =
artificial intelligence, strong programming and organizational skills =
and affinity for a scenario-based research approach. Applicants should =
also meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score =
lower than 5.5, or equivalent).

ELIGIBILITY
The scholarships are available to students starting their studies in Sep =
2017.  Home, EU and International students are eligible but please note =
that the scholarships do not cover overseas fees. Students who have =
already started their study programme are not eligible.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should prepare the following documents: (1) up to 4 pages =
proposed research topic/area and the name of a potential supervisor; (2) =
a brief covering letter that describes your reasons for wishing to =
pursue a PhD in the proposed area; (3) a copy of your CV, including your =
actual or expected degree class(es), and results of all University =
examinations; and (4) two academic references. These documents should be =
submitted together with an online application following the application =
procedure accessible from

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https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/researchdegrees/applying/home.as=
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<https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/researchdegrees/applying/home.a=
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 10th 2017: scholarship application deadline
Middle of April 2017: selection interviews
End of April 2017: decision of the scholarship
Beginning of May 2017: formal confirmation of the scholarship granting

For candidates who wish to fund themselves, the Department accepts =
applications throughout the year. The normal starting date is late Sep =
each year but alternative starting dates can be arranged. Candidates =
with visa requirements should ensure that they apply in time for their =
visa to be issued in advance of their planned start date.

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