ABC Robotics Center (Agricultural, Biological and Cognitive Robotics) at BGU is seeking outstanding students for advanced research in multidisciplinary robotics
All applicants must be skilled in both oral and written communication in English and be able to work independently as well as in collaboration with others.
PhD applicants must have completed an MSc degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences or Psychology with a thesis. Experience in artificial intelligence, robotics, cognitive science and programming is an advantage. The application should include a CV, a list of academic grades, a copy of degree project report, a list of publications, three personal references (one from the MSc thesis advisor) and one A4 page describing the personal motivation for applying for this position. Ph.D. candidates must submit a research proposal and pass a qualification exam on their research proposal within the first year of the PhD studies. The PhD thesis should be completed within a 4-year timeframe. The ABC Robotics Ph.D. Scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly stipend. The candidate will receive a minimum of 6,930 NIS per month for a duration of 4 years.
The ABC Robotics Postdoc Scholarship is 10,116 NIS per month for a duration of 2 years.
Additional requirements and details may be found at: http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/kreitman_school/Pages/admission.aspx
Applicants should send all necessary registration information to Ms. Sima Koram, email: simagel@exchange.bgu.ac.il as indicated in
http://aristo4bgu.bgu.ac.il/PhdEnglishApplication/PhdApplicationForm/
and send a copy of their application to: abc-robotics@bgu.ac.il
****** Specific research topics are proposed at: www.bgu.ac.il/abc-robotics
Closing date for applications: 30 May 2014 or until all positions are filled. Candidates applying by above closing date will be informed by July 2014.
Starting date: 1 October 2014 or earlier
Human Factors Engineering 