Thursday, June 24, 2010

PhD funding in Algorithmic Network Theory, Imperial College London

Dear

I would be grateful if you could advertise the position below in both turing-jobs and math-jobs.

Many thanks

Moez

Studentship+fees to study for a PhD in Algorithmic Network Theory at Imperial College London

I am actively looking for an excellent PhD candidate to work with me on problems at the frontier
between graph theory, game theory and statistical physics, in particular

- Random graph theory and stochastic processes (random walks, percolation, games) on graphs
- Analysis of distributed Belief Propagation-type algorithms to solve combinatorial optimisation
problems (bargaining, network creation..)
- Distributed algorithms for computational problems on networks (control of epidemics, data
aggregation, dissemination of information)

The successful candidate will have a good 1st degree and ideally an MSc degree from a reputable
university in Theoretical Computer Science/Discrete Mathematics, and a strong background in
probability and stochastic processes. The funding covers stipend, and fees for EU/UK students
together with travel fund to conferences and summer schools for the duration of the PhD.

Please contact me with any questions at m.draief@imperial.ac.uk before formally applying to
Imperial College London.