[JOB] 2 Doctorate and 1 PostDoc position at AKSW / Uni Leipzig

For collaborative research projects in the area of Linked Data 
technologies and Semantic Web the research group Agile Knowledge 
Engineering and Semantic Web (AKSW) at Universität Leipzig opens 
positions for:


      *1 Postdoctoral Researcher (TV-L E13/14)*

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a 
related field and is able to combine theoretical and practical aspects 
in her/his work. The candidate is expected to build up a small team by 
successfully competing for funding, supervising doctoral students, and 
collaborating with industry. Fluent English communication and software 
technology skills are fundamental requirements. The candidate should 
have a background in at least one of the following fields:

* semantic web technologies and linked data
* knowledge representations and ontology engineering
* database technologies and data integration
* HCI and user interface design for Web/multimedia content

The position starts as soon as possible, is open until filed and will be 
granted for initially two years with extension possibility.


      *2 Doctoral Students (50% TV-L E13 or equivalent stipend)*

The ideal candidate holds a MS degree in Computer Science or related 
field and is able to consider both theoretical and practical 
implementation aspects in her/his work. Fluent English communication and 
programming skills are fundamental requirements. The candidate should 
have experience and commitment to work on a doctoral thesis in one of 
the following fields:

* semantic web technologies and linked data
* knowledge representations and ontology engineering
* database technologies and data integration
* HCI and user interface design for Web/multimedia content

The position starts as soon as possible and will be granted for 
initially one year with an extension to overall 3 years.


HOW TO APPLY

Excellent candidates are invited to apply with:
* Curriculum vitae and copies of degree certificates/transcripts,
* Writing samples/copies of relevant scientific papers (e.g. thesis),
* Letters of recommendation.

Further information can be also found at: http://aksw.org/Jobs

Please send your application in PDF format indicating in the subject
'Application for PhD/PostDoc position‘ to auer@uni-leipzig.de.

Further information can be also found at: http://aksw.org/Jobs


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Sören Auer - University of Leipzig - Dept. of Computer Science
http://www.informatik.uni-leipzig.de/~auer, +49 (341) 97-32323

Received on Wednesday, 3 February 2010 16:53:02 UTC