Connectionists: Research Assistant in Artificial Intelligence at the Institute of Cognitive Science in Osnabrueck

[Kai-Uwe Kuehnberger]

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The Artificial Intelligence Research Group (Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe 
Kühnberger) of the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of 
Osnabrück invites applications for

1 Research Assistant
(Salary level E 13 TV-L, 100 %)

to be filled as soon as possible until September 30, 2016.

Description of Responsibilities:
The position involves participation in the research activities of the 
European Union funded project “COINVENT: Concept Invention Theory” 
(http://www.coinvent-project.eu/en/home.html). The Artificial 
Intelligence Group in Osnabrück is involved in this project in the areas 
of knowledge representation and cognitive foundations for computational 
creativity applications, specifically focusing on the two domains 
mathematics and music. Methodologically, the project uses psychological 
frameworks of analogical reasoning and concept blending for concept 
invention.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants are expected to have an excellent academic degree (Master/ 
Diploma/ PhD), experience and interest in the topic of the project, 
basic knowledge in at least two of the following areas: formal logic and 
reasoning, development of algorithms, theory of neural networks, or 
practical knowledge in programming languages (for example, Prolog, Java, 
ML/Scheme). Additionally, a good command of the English language is 
mandatory.

The position may be held full or part-time.

As a certified family-friendly institution, Osnabrück University is 
committed to furthering the compatibility between work/studies and 
family life.

As an employer, Osnabrück University is committed to creating equal 
opportunities for women and men. Therefore, it aims to increase the 
proportion of the under-represented gender in the respective area.

Furthermore, qualified applicants with disabilities will be favored.

Applications with the usual documentation should be submitted by e-mail 
in a single PDF-file to Prof. Dr. K.-U. Kühnberger 
(kkuehnbe at uni-osnabrueck.de) with a cc to office at ikw.uni-osnabrueck.de 
no later than October 7th, 2015. Further information can be obtained 
from Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Kühnerger (kkuehnbe at uni-osnabrueck.de).
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