Berlin - ZIB) is a non-university research institute under public law of
the state of Berlin. In close interdisciplinary cooperation with the
Berlin universities as well as national and international scientific
institutions, ZIB conducts research and development in the field of
information technology, applied mathematics, and computer science.
The department Optimization invites applications for a
PhD Student or PostDoc Position (f/m)
- Vgr. IIa/Ib BAT/Anwendungs-TV Land Berlin -
Application code: WA 10/10
Within an interdisciplinary project on scientific questions related to
the development of innovative mathematical optimization methods for the
design and the operation of railway networks.
Research Topics
* Mixed-integer linear programming models for railway track
allocation problems
* Development of mathematical models and algorithms for aggregation
and disaggregation of railway networks in space and time
* Development of sophisticated optimization algorithms
* Investigation of large-scale real-world networks
Requirements
* a university degree in mathematics or computer science with
excellent knowledge in applied mathematics
* interest in application oriented research & development
* a strong interest in integer programming and polyhedreal theory
* excellent programming skills in C/C++ or Java under Microsoft
Windows or Linux
* experience in the development of reusable software code
* very good communication skills in English
* willingness to cooperate with academic and industrial partners
* willingness to spend a three-month internship at our industrial
partner in Frankfurt/Main at the beginning of the project.
The successful candidate will work in an inspiring and pleasant
environment and will receive adequate professional support. We offer a
challenging scientific task, a high degree of autonomy and
state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Candidates are encouraged to
pursue a doctoral degree in conjunction with their work at ZIB. The
position will be initially financed for a period of two years with the
possibility of extension. The salary is based upon wage group IIa/Ib as
per Berlin Collective Agreement for the Public Sector.
We prefer to balance the number of female and male employees in our
institute. Thus, we kindly encourage female candidates to apply to this
job offer.
Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified
candidates.
Please send your application, referring to application code WA 10/10
(KOSMOS), including CV and all relevant documents until 07 May 2010 to
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum f�r Informationstechnik Berlin (ZIB)
- Verwaltung -,
Takustr. 7,
14195 Berlin, Germany
or via e-mail to our personnel department (jobs{at}zib.de).
You will find additional information on our web site:
http://www.zib.de/Optimization
For technical information, please contact Dr. Armin F�genschuh, phone
+49 30 84185-205, E-Mail: fuegenschuh{at}zib.de.
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