[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) on winning strategies for board games

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) on winning 
strategies for board games
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:48:37 +0000
From: Gerold Jaeger <gerold.jager at umu.se>
To: dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>



The Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics in cooperation 
with the Department of Computing Science at Umea University (Sweden) is 
seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the area of winning strategies for 
popular board games for 2 years. The expected starting date is July 1, 
2021, or by agreement.

The project belongs to the broad field of game theory and focuses on the 
study of strategies for board games such as Mastermind, Sudoku, and 
Connect Four. We are interested in finding and analyzing strategies, in 
particular optimal winning strategies. This includes developing and 
implementing algorithms both for the strategies and their analysis, as 
well as studying the connection between these strategies and artificial 
intelligence techniques.

The candidate should have a PhD in mathematics, computer science or a 
closely related field. Very good command of the English language, good 
writing skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment 
are required.

The candidate should have a good knowledge in discrete optimization and 
game theory as well as good programming skills. Additional scientific 
expertise in theoretical computer science is considered to be an 
advantage. Consideration will also be given to how well the fellow’s 
experience and skills can complement and strengthen ongoing research at 
the departments.

The full announcement, including the details of how to apply, can be 
found at

https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/6-185-21/

The closing date for applications is March 8th.

For more information, please contact

Associate Professor Gerold Jaeger (gerold.jaeger at umu.se, +46-90-786 6141) or

Professor Frank Drewes, (frank.drewes at umu.se +46-90 786 9790).