[Job-offers-cs] Postdoc position in parameterized algorithms / kernelization at TU Eindhoven (deadline September 15th)

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Subject: 	[DMANET] Postdoc position in parameterized algorithms / 
kernelization at TU Eindhoven (deadline September 15th)
Date: 	Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:53:55 +0000
From: 	Jansen, Bart <b.m.p.jansen at tue.nl>
To: 	dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>



The Algorithms group of TU Eindhoven is offering a 1-year postdoc 
position in parameterized algorithms and kernelization, funded by the 
ERC Starting grant 'ReduceSearch'. For more information about the 
positions and how to apply, please visit:

https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancy/postdoc-position-quotreduce-search-projectquot-948352.html>
For your convenience I have copied the text from this website below.

TU Eindhoven is offering a 1-year postdoc position for a talented and 
motivated researcher with a strong interest in algorithms and 
complexity. The research is supported by ERC Starting grant "Rigorous 
Search Space Reduction" and is aimed at advancing the theory of 
algorithmic preprocessing. The project investigates questions such as: 
why does preprocessing lead to such large speedups for some NP-hard 
problems? How does a preprocessing algorithm reduce the search space of 
the follow-up algorithm? Which aspects of a problem input make it 
amenable to preprocessing? How can new preprocessing algorithms be 
developed that deliver speedups of several orders of magnitude? These 
questions are tackled using the framework of parameterized complexity 
and kernelization, and are asked for a diverse set of NP-hard problems 
concerning graphs, logic, and constraint satisfaction.

The position is supervised by dr. Bart M. P. Jansen 
(https://www.win.tue.nl/~bjansen/ )

Job requirements
The postdoctoral candidate is required to have a strong background in 
algorithms or computational complexity. Experience within the domain of 
parameterized complexity, kernelization, or constraint satisfaction 
problems is a plus. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, 
both oral and in writing, and to have obtained a PhD degree.

The postdoctoral candidate will be expected to conduct independent 
research on topics relevant to the above agenda, to publish this 
research at conferences and journals, and to cooperate with the PhD 
candidates and principal investigator of the ReduceSearch project. The 
position does not have any required teaching duties. If the postdoctoral 
candidate wishes to further their development by assisting with the 
daily supervision of master- or PhD students, there will be 
opportunities to do so.

The starting date is negotiable, but must be no later than January 1st 
2023. The position is offered for a period of one year, which may be 
extended.

Conditions of employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university with the 
possibility to present your work at international conferences.
A full-time employment for 1 year.
You will have free access to high-quality training programs on general 
skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
A gross monthly salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective 
Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, 
plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
The position comes with ample travel budget to engage in research 
activities abroad.
A broad package of fringe benefits (including an excellent technical 
infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes).
Should you come from abroad and comply with certain conditions, you can 
make use of the so-called '30% facility', which permits you not to pay 
tax on 30% of your salary.
Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international 
spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports 
facilities.
Information and application
If you are interested in the postdoc position and would like to apply, 
please send us your application by using the 'apply for this job' button 
at the top of this page. Your application must contain the following 
documents:

A motivation letter describing your background and reasons for applying 
for this position.
A 1-page research statement describing research interests and goals.
A detailed CV including a publications list and overview of 
presentations at scientific meetings.
Names and contact information of two academic references.
You can upload only 5 documents up to 2 MB each.
Please send us your application before September 15th 2022; you can only 
apply using the "Apply now button" on the website of the Technical 
University of Eindhoven.
Screening of applicants will start as soon as applications are received 
and will continue until the position has been filled.

About the research environment
TU Eindhoven features a rich environment for algorithmic research. The 
cluster Algorithms, Geometry, and Applications, including full 
professors Mark de Berg and Bettina Speckmann investigates 
(parameterized, approximation, and classic) algorithms for problems in 
computational geometry and graph theory. The Combinatorial Optimization 
group (prof. Frits Spieksma) focuses on problems in scheduling and 
optimization. In addition, TU Eindhoven is one of the four cornerstones 
of the NETWORKS project which investigates algorithmic and stochastic 
problems on complex networks. All combined, this research environment 
offers the postdoctoral researcher interesting possibilities for 
collaboration.

About TU Eindhoven
TU Eindhoven (TU/e) is a mid-size technical university located in the 
heart of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, named the Brainport 
region. Eindhoven is the fifth largest city in the Netherlands, and 
including suburbs it has about 420,000 inhabitants. TU/e is a highly 
ranked university both in research and education. Our training and 
research programs are highly regarded and we foster close relationships 
with companies, organizations and research institutes in the Brainport 
region and beyond. TU/e is a social and inspiring university with a fine 
culture. You'll quickly feel at home, surrounded by people who share 
your scientific ambitions. The TU/e currently has nine departments, with 
over 11,000 students in total.

More information
Further information with respect to the positions can be obtained from 
dr. Bart M. P. Jansen via email b.m.p.jansen[at]tue.nl
Further information concerning employment conditions can be found here 
or obtained from HR Services for Mathematics and Computer Science 
viaemail HRServices.MCS[at]tue.nl.

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