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PhD student position available at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), 
Germany

Applications are invited for a doctoral researcher to work at the Institute for 
Management Control and Accounting. The successful applicant will be member 
of a young and motivated research team applying simulation techniques (in 
particular agent-based models) to analyse theoretical and practical business 
problems. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. habil. Matthias 
Meyer, the head of the newly founded institute, and his research group.

We are looking for a person with high-level computer science qualifications 
and skills, especially in the area of agent-based modeling. This would include 
expertise in object-oriented programming languages (ideally JAVA) and ideally 
a familiarity with agent-based modeling platforms (e.g. Mason, Repast, 
Netlogo). Because a combination of relevant computer science skills and 
disciplinary knowledge can be rare, our primary focus is on the computing skills 
plus a willingness to apply these in the area of business.

The salary will be 2/3 of EGr. 13 TV-L (about 24000 Euro p.a.). The position 
can be granted for up to 4 years.

The TUHH is one of the youngest universities in Germany as well as one of the 
most successful. Research work started in 1980 and in 1982/83 lecturing 
followed. Today around 100 senior lecturers/professors and 1,150 members of 
staff (450 scientists, including externally funded researchers) work at the 
TUHH. With an average of 5,000 students the TUHH offers a uniquely high 
ratio of staff to students. The fundamental principles of the TUHH are unique 
in Germany; priority is given to research, interdisciplinary studies and 
innovation. Also central to our approach is a close working relationship with 
regional industries and, more recently, the achievement of international scale 
(http://www.tu-harburg.de/about/).

The successful candidate would be expected to commence the PhD beginning 
of October 2008 (ideally).

To apply, please submit your CV, academic transcripts, a summary of your 
research interests and strengths to Dr. habil. Matthias Meyer 
([log in to unmask]).

For further enquiries please contact Dr. habil. Matthias Meyer 
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