[Job-offers-cs] Postdoc positions in combinatorial optimization at University of Copenhagen

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: 	[DMANET] Postdoc positions in combinatorial optimization at 
University of Copenhagen
Date: 	Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:32:14 +0000
From: 	Jakob Nordstrom via dmanet <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>
Reply-To: 	Jakob Nordstrom <jakob.nordstrom at cs.lth.se>
To: 	dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>



The Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of 
Copenhagen invites applications for postdoc positions in combinatorial 
optimization.

We are looking for outstanding junior researchers with an innovative 
mind-set and intellectual curiosity to strengthen and complement the 
research profile of the Mathematical Insights into Algorithms for 
Optimization (MIAO) group headed by Jakob Nordstrom 
(http://www.jakobnordstrom.se/ which is active at both the University of 
Copenhagen and Lund University on either side of the Oresund Bridge.

The MIAO research group has a unique profile in that we are doing 
cutting-edge research both on the mathematical foundations of efficient 
computation and on state-of-the-art practical algorithms for real-world 
problems. This creates a very special environment, where we do not only 
conduct in-depth research on different theoretical and applied topics, 
but where different lines of research cross-fertilise each other and 
unexpected and exciting synergies often arise. Much of the activities of 
the group revolve around powerful algorithmic paradigms such as, e.g., 
Boolean satisfiability (SAT) solving, Groebner basis computations, 
integer linear programming, and constraint programming. This leads to 
classical questions in computational complexity theory—though often with 
new, fascinating twists—but also involves work on devising clever 
algorithms that can exploit the power of such paradigms in practice.

We are fortunate to be part of the Algorithms and Complexity Section at 
DIKU, which is world-leading in algorithms and complexity theory 
(currently ranked 6th worldwide by CSrankings.org). DIKU hosts the Basic 
Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC) centre joint with the IT 
University of Copenhagen, and we also have extensive collaborations with 
the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and with Lund University on 
the Swedish side of the Oresund Bridge, as well as with our many 
visitors. 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. While the focus in on foundational 
research, we do have a track record of surprising algorithmic 
discoveries leading to major industrial applications.

These postdoc positions are full-time research positions for a duration 
of two years. Teaching of advanced courses is encouraged but not 
required. Travel funding is included, and we also expect to start 
receiving visitors again on a regular basis as the pandemic situation is 
now improving. The starting date would ideally be in early 2022 but is 
flexible.

The University of Copenhagen is currently expanding strongly in computer 
science. We expect to have tenure-track openings in in the coming years, 
and welcome postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring such 
opportunities.

The application deadline is November 28, 2021. See 
http://www.jakobnordstrom.se/openings/Postdoc-UCPH-211128.html for the 
full announcement with more information and instructions for how to 
apply. Informal enquiries are welcome and may be sent to 
jakob.nordstrom at cs.lth.se.

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