[SPSD] PostDoc position: On analysis and visualization of ‘big data’ from computational agent-based models of coupled human-natural systems
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Forwarded on behalf of Tatiana Filatova. Please help us get the information
out to any interested and qualified candidates. Thanks.
PostDoc Position
On analysis and visualization of ‘big data’ from computational agent- based
models of coupled human-natural systems
Job description
We are seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to join an international project on
the development of methods for analysis and visualization of ‘big data’ from
computational agent- based models (ABMs) of coupled human-natural systems.
This vacancy is part of a multidisciplinary multinational MIRACLE project
(MIning Relationships Among variables in large datasets from CompLEx systems -
http://wici.ca/new/research/digging-into-data-did-research/). MIRACLE is a joint
project between the Center for Social Dynamics & Complexity at the Arizona State
University (USA), Centre for Environmental Change and Human Resilience at the
University of Dundee and the James Hutton Institute (UK), Waterloo Institute for
Complexity and Innovation at the University of Waterloo (Canada), and the Centre
for Studies in Technology&Sustainable Development and the department of
Geo-information Processing at the University of Twente (NL). The bottom-up
structure of ABMs enables simulation and investigation of complex systems and
their emergent behavior with a high level of detail; however the stochastic
nature and potential combinations of parameters of such models create large
non-linear multidimensional 'big data', which are difficult to analyze using
traditional statistical methods. Our project addresses this challenge by
developing algorithms and web-based analysis and visualization tools that
provide automated means of discovering complex relationships among ‘big’ output
data of social science ABMs fitted with empirical data.
The Post Doctoral Researcher will (i) perform multiple model runs of the spatial
ABM (http://www.utwente.nl/mb/cstm/staff/cv/filatova_4-shortdescriptionveni/) of
a housing market under various parameter settings, (ii) mine, analyze, and
synthesize large- scale model output data, and (iii) collect and extend methods
for statistical analysis and visualization of non-linear, discontinuous and
often power-law distributed data from spatial ABMs of this and other complex
socio-ecological systems. In addition a close cooperation with the Canadian, US
and UK project partners on the development of web-based facilities for
interactive visualization and analysis of archives of ABMs output data is
anticipated.
The Post Doctoral Researcher will be appointed at the Centre for Studies in
Technology and Sustainable Development (CSTM) at the School of Management and
Governance (SMG). There will be close cooperation with the Department of
Geoinformation Processing (GIP) at The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and
Earth Observation (ITC). Work will be conducted in close cooperation with the
Canadian, US and UK project partners.
Requirements
A candidate should ideally:
- hold (or very soon receive) a PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Complex Systems, Spatial and/or Agent-based modeling;
- have strong quantitative skills and ability to program in Java, C++, Netlogo
or other programming language/platform;
- have good knowledge of statistics and know R package;
demonstrate fluent written and spoken English skills;
- have independent research and publication skills.
Good spatial modeling skills, familiarity with housing markets, and/or GIS is an
advantage.
Conditions of employment
This is a full-time position of a PostDoctoral researcher for a period of 1.5
years. Extension possible if other relevant projects are funded. The gross
monthly salary will increase from € 2919,- in the first year to € 3831,- in the
final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch
Universities) plus a holiday allowance (8%), and end-year bonus (8.3% of the
annual salary). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional
attractive employment conditions and benefits.
University of Twente (UT)
www.utwente.nl;
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Starting date: by arrangement in April – May 2014. First reviews and interviews
will start on March 28th 2014.
Information and application
For more information on this position please contact Dr. A. Voinov
(aavoinov@xxxxxxxxx ) and Dr. T.Filatova (t.filatova@xxxxxxxxxx).
To apply for this position, please fill in the online application form
http://www.utwente.nl/ vacatures/en/ Please attach your (1) cover letter, (2)
resume, (3) names and contact information of at least 3 referees, and (4) list
of publications.
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Dawn Cassandra Parker
School of Planning
University of Waterloo
+1-519-888-4567 x38888
EV3 3223
dcparker@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dcparker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
http://www.planning.uwaterloo.ca/faculty/parker/index.html
http://wici.ca
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