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Subject: TR : phd vacancy
From: Christophe Le Page (christophe.le_page@cirad.fr)
Date: Thu Sep 09 2004 - 15:59:35 CEST
[clp] Who wants to use MAS to promote peace and love ;->>
clp
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De : w.jager@bdk.rug.nl [mailto:w.jager@bdk.rug.nl]
Envoyé : jeudi 9 septembre 2004 13:38
Repeated announcement of PhD vacancy
Law enforcing organisations, like the police and army, are developing an
increased interest in ‘crowd and riot control ‘ (CRC), which relates to
the managing and controlling of crowds. Currently these organisations
mainly focus on strategies to de-escalate situations. Less knowledge is
available concerning the prevention of escalations. The proposed
research will focus on collective behaviour within the field of CRC.
Based on an analysis of determinants of group behaviour and violence a
model will be developed aimed to capture the dynamics of such group
behaviour. In the project attention will be given to (1) the
identification of parameters of group violence, (2) the development of a
multi-agent computer simulation model aimed at studying the dynamics of
group violence processes, and (3) empirical validation of the model. The
project is a collaboration between TNO, Human Factors, Dept. Team
Functioning, and the University of Groningen, Faculty of Management and
Organisation,
SOM research school. People involved in this project are Dr. A.J. van
Vliet (TNO), Prof. R. Jorna (University of Groningen) and Dr. W. Jager
(University of Groningen).
Tasks:
- Conducting scientific research aimed at scientific publications
and a PhD thesis
- Following the educational programme within the SOM research
school
- Contribute to relevant associated projects at the TNO department
of Team Functioning
We ask:
- Masters in AI or computer science, having experience in
multi-agent modelling and a proven interest in social science, or a
Masters in social science (social psychology, sociology) with proven
computer modelling skills.
- Interest in doing research after collective behaviour
- Applicants must be inhabitants of a NATO member country
We offer:
- Full-time PhD position for 4 years
- PhD education within the SOM research school
- Salary starting with € 1445 /gross a month in the first year to
€ 2063 /gross a month in the fourth year
The project will be conducted partly at the facilities of TNO in
Soesterberg (Close to Utrecht), and at the University of Groningen
(Groningen).
Information:
Dr. Wander Jager, Faculty of Management and Organisation
Telephone +31 50 3634007
E-mail: w.jager@bdk.rug.nl
Dr. A.J. van Vliet, TNO Human Factors, Dept. Team Functioning
Telephone: +31 346 35 63 86
E-mail: vanvliet@tm.tno.nl
Applications:
Applications + cv can be send to:
H.J. Hibma, Personnel & Organisation
Telephone: +31 346 35 62 72
Relevant sites:
TNO: http://www.tm.tno.nl/
University of Groningen, SOM research school: http://som.rug.nl/