Monday, February 21, 2011

Postdoc Position in Algorithms at HU Berlin

Postdoctoral Position in Algorithms
Humboldt University Berlin

A postdoctoral position in the area of efficient algorithms is available in
the Department of Computer Science at Humboldt University Berlin under the
direction of Prof. Susanne Albers.

The postdoc may pursue his/her own line of research but a research interest
in approximation and online algorithms, algorithmic game theory or algorithm
engineering is very welcome. Information about the algorithms group at
Humboldt University can be found at:
http://www2.informatik.hu-berlin.de/alkox/group/
There exist close collaborations with various other research groups in
Berlin, hosted at the Free University and the Berlin Institute of
Technology.

The position is supported by a grant of the German Research Foundation and
provides a competitive 12 month salary with standard benefits. The
appointment is initially for one year and can be renewed for a second year
subject to satisfactory progress and mutual agreement. The expected start
date of the position is summer 2011.

The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in computer science or
mathematics. The application material should include (1) a cover letter
describing the interest in the position, (2) a CV and list of publications,
(3) a short research summary, and (4) the names and contact information
of at least two references. The material should be sent electronically to
<albers@informatik.hu-berlin.de>.

Applications will be reviewed starting from April 1, 2011 until the position
is filled.

Susanne Albers
Department of Computer Science
Humboldt University Berlin
Unter den Linden 6
10099 Berlin, Germany
E-mail: albers@informatik.hu-berlin.de
http://www2.informatik.hu-berlin.de/~albers/