Friday, December 10, 2010

[DMANET] 2 post-doctoral researchers position on approximation algorithms

The PAAl project (ERC Starting Grant 259515 : Practical Approximation
Algorithms) has open positions for 2 post-doctoral researchers.

The goal of PAAl project is the development of approximation algorithms
that are effective in practical contexts. We will base
our study on theoretical models that can describe requirements for
algorithms
that make them practically efficient. We plan to develop an efficient and
useful
programming library of approximation algorithms. A more detailed
information about the project can be found at http://paal.mimuw.edu.pl.

The positions are available at University of Warsaw (project host) and
''Sapienza'' University of Rome (partner). Applications are sought from
candidates with expertise in approximation algorithms and algorithmic
aspects of networks. For Warsaw we seek candidates with special emphasis
on algorithmic and software engineering. On the other hand, for Rome
experience in the design and the theoretical analysis of approximation
algorithms is considered an advantage.

Although these are the main areas of interest, ALL candidates with
strong qualifications in algorithmic research are encouraged to
apply and will be carefully considered.

Applicants should have a PhD degree or being close to completing it.
Knowledge of Polish or Italian language is not necessary, but
good knowledge of English is required. Salary is competitive at the
European level.

Successful candidates can start between March and June 2010 (negotiable).
The duration of the position is of one year and it is renewable for a second
year.
Different durations are also possible. Travel support is available for all
research
members and no teaching duty is required.

Applications (including curriculum vitae, list of publications, research
plan, names of references with their e-mail addresses, and intended period
of stay) should be sent, by email if possible, by December 31st, 2010 to
both:

Piotr Sankowski
Institute of Informatics
University of Warsaw
ul. Banacha 2
02-097 Warsaw
Poland

Email: sank@mimuw.edu.pl

and

Stefano Leonardi
Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica
"Sapienza" Universita' di Roma
Via Ariosto 25,
00185 Roma Italy

Email: leon@dis.uniroma1.it
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