[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) in Theoretical Computer Science at University of Copenhagen

[Pekka Orponen]

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Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:17:25 +0100
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*Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) in Theoretical Computer Science*

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science at University of 
Copenhagen (DIKU) is offering Postdoctoral positions in theoretical 
computer science expected to commence 1 September 2020 or as soon as 
possible thereafter.

The postdoctoral researchers will be working in the research group of 
Jakob Nordström. Much of the research revolves about gaining a better 
theoretical understanding of powerful algorithmic paradigms such as, 
e.g., SAT solving, Gröbner basis computations, integer linear 
programming, and/or semidefinite programming. This leads to classic 
questions in computational complexity theory – though often with new, 
interesting twists – but can also involve work on designing new 
algorithms that can exploit the power of such paradigms in practice. Our 
research has revealed deep, and sometimes surprising, connections to 
other topics such as, e.g., circuit complexity, communication 
complexity, and hardness of approximation, and therefore researchers in 
these or other related areas are more than welcome to apply.

The Algorithms and Complexity Section at DIKU is part of an exciting 
environment including the Basic Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC) 
centre (https://barc.ku.dk/), joint with the IT University of 
Copenhagen, and extensive collaborations with the Technical University 
of Denmark (DTU) and Lund University on the Swedish side of the Øresund 
bridge. We aim to attract top talent from around the world to an 
ambitious, creative, collaborative, and fun environment. Using the power 
of mathematics, we strive to create fundamental breakthroughs in 
algorithms and complexity theory.

Within the overall framework sketched above, the postdocs will be 
expected and encouraged to contribute to and influence the research 
agenda. Taking part in teaching graduate seminar courses is encouraged 
but not required. Travel funding is included, and the group also 
receives on a regular basis.

These postdoc positions are full-time employed positions for one year 
with a possible (and expected) one-year extension. The expected starting 
date is September 2020, although this is to some extent negotiable.

Further information about the department is linked at 
http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. 
Inquiries about the position can be made to Jakob Nordström at jn at di.ku.dk.

The university wishes for our staff to reflect the diversity of society 
and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless 
of personal background.

*Requirements

* Applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD degree in a 
subject relevant for the research area, and should have a passionate 
interest in research. The successful candidate is expected to have a 
solid background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, and 
should have a strong research record as witnessed by publications in 
conferences such as STOC, FOCS, SODA, CCC, or similar, or in journals of 
a comparable quality.


*Terms of employment

* The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for 
Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the 
Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional 
Associations on Academics in the State.

The starting salary is currently up to DKK 434.179 including annual 
supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.244). Negotiation for salary 
supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by 
clicking APPLY NOW below.


*Please include

* The application should include the following documents:

-    Curriculum vitae.
-    List of publications.
-    Brief research statement with description of research so far and 
future research goals and interests.
-    Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
-    Names and addresses of three or more individuals who will provide 
letters of recommendation.

The deadline for application is 10 February 2020, 23:59 GMT +1.

You can read about the recruitment process at
http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
*Apply now
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