[Job-offers-cs] PostDoc position in Algorithms at IDSIA, USI-SUPSI, Switzerland

[Pekka Orponen]

The Algorithms and Complexity Group of IDSIA, USI-SUPSI, Lugano
(Switzerland), opens one PostDoc position.

This position is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation project
"Approximation Algorithms for Clustering and Network Design"
(November 2025-October 2029)
The main goal of this project is to design improved approximation
algorithms for a wide family of applications, including clustering and
network design.

The PostDoc position is initially for 1 year, but an extension by 1
extra year is expected. The gross salary is around 80.000 CHF per year, with
low taxes. There are no teaching duties and there is generous travel
support. Candidates should hold (or be close to obtaining) a Ph.D. in
Computer Science or related areas, and should have a solid
publication record in the area of TCS. Top conferences in this area
include STOC, FOCS, SODA, and ICALP.

IDSIA offers an international working environment. Lugano is a tidy
and lively town, with a wonderful view on Ceresio lake and mountains
around. Ticino Canton offers many opportunities for hiking, biking,
skiing, etc. Local restaurants serve very good (Italian style!) food.

The interested candidates should email Prof. Fabrizio Grandoni,
fabrizio.grandoni at gmail.com, a detailed CV and contact details of
2-3 references.

For full consideration, applications should be sent within May 2026.

For any question, do not hesitate to contact:

Prof. Fabrizio Grandoni
fabrizio.grandoni at gmail.com
http://people.idsia.ch/~grandoni/