The Individual and Collective Reasoning (ICR) Group at the University of Luxembourg, and the Department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy (ESPP) at the University of Groningen is looking for a:
*Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in Collective Reasoning* (M/F).
* Ref:F1-070075
* 2+2-year fixed-term contract, full-time (40h/week)
* Beginning earliest May, 2015
Area: Collective reasoning
Your Role
The successful candidate will participate in the activities of the ICR Group (icr.uni.lu) led by Prof. Leon van der Torre at the University of Luxembourg (year 1 and 2), and in the Department of ESPP at the University of Groningen led by Prof. Frank Hindriks (year 3 and 4). You will obtain a joint degree from both institutions (cotutelle).
The goal of the PhD project is to develop and evaluate a conceptual, formal and computational framework for the analysis of collective reasoning and decision-making. The aim is to advance understanding of mutually beneficial and normatively appropriate choices in cooperative settings. Applications can concern expert panels and committee decision-making in general, and, for instance, central bank monetary policy committees, climate panels, medical ethical committees, and parliamentary committees in particular.
Within this goal, the candidate is asked to submit a work plan, explaining how philosophy and artificial intelligence can benefit from each other. Whereas philosophers focus on the interaction between notions such as intentions, goals, beliefs, reasons, obligations and values - aimed at articulating an account of rational action - computer scientists address the overall architecture of an intelligent agent involving similar notions. The research statement must address these issues at the collective level and focus on notions such as joint intentions, collective rationality, collective obligations, and shared valuing. It may draw on theories such as judgment aggregation, team reasoning, and shared valuing as used in social ontology, and it may employ tools from deontic logic and normative multi-agent systems.
The tasks for the PhD student will be to:
* Write a doctoral dissertation
* Disseminate results through scientific publications
* Assist the professors in their teaching activities
For further inquiries please contact:
Prof. Leon van der Torre,
leon.vandertorre@uni.lu or
Prof. Frank Hindriks
f.a.hindriks@rug.nl Your Profile
* A Master degree in Philosophy, Computer Science or a related discipline
* A proven interest in Interest in interdisciplinary research, and
both conceptual and formal aspect
* Background in practical reasoning, knowledge representation, applied
logic, multi-agent systems, or social ontology,
* Strong analytical capacities, creativity, and commitmen
* Excellent written and oral English skills.
We offer
A 2+2-year contract, full-time (40 hours/week). The first two years will be mainly spent in Luxembourg, and the last two years will be mainly spent in Groningen. Universities offer competitive salaries and are equal opportunity employers. You will work in an exciting international environment and will have the opportunity to participate in two excellent research environments.
Further Information
Applications should be written in English and include the following documents:
* An introduction letter indicating your motivation,
* A detailed Curriculum vitae
* A transcript of the grades you received in your Bachelor and Master
* A short description of your master thesis
* A work plan proposal of 800 words.
Interested candidates are invited to send their complete application including CV and copies of diploma ON LINE before March 31, 2015. Follow the link at the bottom of the following webpage:
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