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Postdoctoral position in Knowledge Representation, Utrecht (The Netherlands), Deadline: 31 Dec 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Utrecht University Department of Information and Computing Sciences in 
collaboration with the Dutch police, is looking for enthusiastic Postdocs 
to work on Automated Argumentation-based Intelligence Analysis in domains 
such as high-impact crime, drug trafficking and domestic terrorism.

Argumentation-based intelligence analysis combines data science, 
argumentation and man-machine dialogues: when AI systems automatically 
draw conclusions from data, human intelligence analysts can engage in a 
dialogue with these systems to argue with the system about these 
conclusions and the underlying reasons. In this way, the system can be 
monitored and, through the argument-based feedback, further improved.

The research will involve both Knowledge Representation & Reasoning (e.g. 
what are typical intelligence scenarios? How can we search through 
possible future scenarios?) as well as Machine Learning (e.g. can we 
optimise a search through future scenarios? Can we train a system to ask 
the human analyst the right questions?).

REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for Postdocs with a strong technical profile in Artificial
Intelligence (i.e. PhD in AI or related field, such as Computer Science or
Decision Sciences). The lab?s research involves extensive prototyping of AI
systems, so at least basic programming skills and a willingness to further
develop such skills are a must. As the project includes a significant
symbolic reasoning component, candidates with knowledge of argumentation,
logic or semantic web technologies are especially encouraged to apply.
Because of the sensitive data used in the research, applicants should be of
good repute.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
We offer temporary positions (1.0 FTE) for two years. The gross salary -
depending on previous qualifications and experience  - ranges between
?2,706 and ?4,274 (scale 10 according to the Collective Labour Agreement
Dutch Universities) gross per month for a full-time employment. Salaries
are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %
per year. We offer a pension scheme, (partly paid) parental leave,
collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple
choice model). More information is available at: working at Utrecht
University.

EMPLOYER The researchers will be part of Utrecht University?s AI & Police 
lab, where academic research is performed with a keen eye towards 
practical innovations for the police. The lab currently employs 6 PhD 
candidates and 2 Postdocs who research and develop state-of-the-art AI 
innovations for the Dutch National Police. The lab is also part of the 
ICAI (Innovation Center for AI), a national initiative focused on joint AI 
technology development between academia, industry and government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained via Academic
Transfer (
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/51224/postdoc-positions-in-ai-for-intelligence-analysis-10-fte/apply/#apply),
or by emailing Floris Bex (f.j.bex@uu.nl).

To apply please visit the above Academic Transfer page.
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