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Two PhD student positions in computational argumentation, Graz (Austria)

The Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (KRR) group at the Institute of
Software Technology, Graz University of Technology, offers

two funded PhD student positions

in the field of Computational Argumentation within Artificial Intelligence.

Central aims of Computational Argumentation are to investigate representations
of arguments, study their relationships, and perform automated argumentative
reasoning, with application domains, e.g., in medical or legal reasoning, and
eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI).

With the PhD projects, we will advance the state of the art of foundational
research on the complex reasoning process underlying argumentation. You will
work on tasks ranging from deep theoretical understanding, such as complexity
analysis, to algorithmic solutions for challenging reasoning problems.

We are looking for motivated and talented applicants with very good university
degrees (MSc or equivalent) in Computer Science or Mathematics (or comparable
fields), and with solid background in one or more of:
-logic, knowledge representation and reasoning, non-monotonic reasoning,
-logic programming, answer set programming, Boolean satisfiability,
-formal methods in computer science, particularly computational complexity
theory,
-graph theory, discrete mathematics, or
-strong implementation skills motivated by challenging combinatorial problems
and interest in theory.

The positions are funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), full-time, and
fixed-term for three years. The contracts will be under the collective agreement
for university employees at TU Graz. Candidates should be independent in
organising their work, keen on working with teams of experts of project
partners, and fluent in English, oral and written. Starting time can be as soon
as possible, but some degree of flexibility is possible.

An inclusive environment and balancing family and career are important aspects
to the group and university. We encourage women to apply.

Applications with
-a full curriculum vitae,
-a statement of your research interest,
-your Master's thesis (or a description of your MSc thesis) and a list of
subjects studied (together with grades), and
-other relevant documents
should be sent electronically to Assistant Professor Johannes P. Wallner, if
possible as a single pdf file. In case of questions, don't hesitate to contact
Wallner for more information.

-Contact Johannes P. Wallner:
https://www.tugraz.at/institute/ist/research/group-wallner/people/johannes-peter-wallner/
-Group webpage: https://www.tugraz.at/institute/ist/research/group-wallner/
-This call for applications:
https://www.tugraz.at/institute/ist/research/group-wallner/jobs/

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