Postdoctoral position available

[Thibauld Jongen]

     Dear Dr. Langton,
     
     On behalf of the Process Principle Unit of Unilever Research, I am looking 
     for a postdoctoral fellow to work on agent based models for the simulation 
     of cristal growth.
     
     It is the intention to use SWARM to implement the model and to perform the 
     simulations. 
     
     Unilever is very interested in investigating the potentialities of the 
     agent based modelling on a broad context, and this project would be the 
     first step towards a larger effort. In my view, it is therefore very 
     important that this project be successful.
     
     I would be grateful if you could advertise this position to anybody who 
     might be interested, and distribute the following note to the largest 
     possible audience. I am also sending you by regular mail a paper copy of 
     the advertisement.
     
     Thank you very much for your collaboration,
     
     
     Thibauld Jongen
     
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     Dr. Thibauld Jongen
     Unilever Research Laboratory
     P.O. Box 114
     3130 AC Vlaardingen
     The Netherlands
     Phone: (+31) 10-460.52.10
     Fax:   (+31) 10-460.59.72
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     POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION ON THE MODELLING OF 
     COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS
     
     The Process Principles Unit of Unilever Research in Vlaardingen, The 
     Netherlands, is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research 
     on the modelling of complex adaptive systems applied to micro-structure 
     formation. The objective is to investigate the mechanism of crystal 
     network growth and aggregation, and to study its interaction with the 
     surrounding flow rheology and heat transfer. For this, the behavior of 
     many individual molecular agents interacting with each other and with a 
     dynamically changing environment is modelled at the microscopic level. 
     At the mesoscopic level, the micro-structure formation process emerges 
     in a highly nonlinear manner from the behavior of the individual 
     agents, and the effect of this collective behavior is then integrated 
     into the overall macroscopic flow.
     
     The aim of the project is to combine the latest developments in agent 
     based modelling with state-of-the-art numerical simulation techniques 
     in order to perform pioneering work in micro-structure formation. In a 
     broader context, the objective is to assess the innovative 
     capabilities of the promising agent based modelling technique for the 
     study of complex systems. This is an excellent opportunity to perform 
     world class research on a subject of major importance for the future. 
     
     Unilever Research in Vlaardingen is one of the three research 
     laboratories of Unilever in Europe. Some thousand researchers work in 
     projects on the innovation of products and processes for the benefit 
     of Unilever companies. With 300.000 employees in 90 countries all over 
     the world, Unilever is one of the major Foods & Home and Personal Care 
     Products companies in the world.
     
     Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in engineering or physics. 
     Experience in some of the following areas is highly desirable: 
     mathematical modelling, computational techniques, fluid mechanics, 
     heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and object oriented 
     programming (C++, Objective C). The successful applicant will be able 
     to work independently, at the highest technical level, with a broader 
     view on science and technology in general.
     
     The term for the postdoctoral position is two years, starting as soon 
     as possible.
     
     For more information about the position, contact:
     
     Dr. Thibauld Jongen (address@hidden), phone: (+31) 
     10-460.52.10
     
     To apply:
     
     Via e-mail: send a letter mentioning ref. `adv 12' to 
     address@hidden Please attach your CV and a list of publications, 
     preferably in Word format. 
     Via conventional mail: send a letter mentioning ref. `adv 12', your 
     CV, and a list of publications to:
     
     Dr. Danielle Hameleers
     Unilever Research Laboratory
     P.O. Box 114
     3130 AC Vlaardingen
     The Netherlands

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