PhD positions - Chilean Center for Semantic Web Research

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The Chilean Center for Semantic Web Research is looking for two 
outstanding PhD candidates to work on foundational and/or applied 
aspects of Semantic Web data management. The PhD positions are fully 
funded, and they are available for 4 years starting on August 1st, 2014.

The candidates are expected to have a master degree (or equivalent) in 
computer science or computer engineering, proven interest in doing 
research on Semantic Web data management, and good written and oral 
English skills. Excellent candidates are invited to apply with a 
motivation letter containing information on their background and 
interests, full curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates and 
transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.

The Chilean Center for Semantic Web Research is based within the 
Departments of Computer Science at the Pontifical Catholic University of 
Chile and the University of Chile. These two departments are leaders in 
scientific research and science education in Chile, as well as in Latin 
America, with strong Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs. The Center is composed of 
8 full-time faculty members from these two departments, who are 
recognized as world-class researchers in the database and Semantic Web 
areas, and who do research in a wide variety of foundational and applied 
subjects related to Semantic Web data management.

More information about the application process and the Chilean Center 
for Semantic Web Research can be obtained by contacting Prof. Marcelo 
Arenas (marenas@ing.puc.cl) and/or Prof. Pablo Barcelo 
(pbarcelo@dcc.uchile.cl). The application deadline is April 31st, 2014.

Received on Monday, 3 February 2014 20:13:24 UTC