[DMANET] PhD and postdoc positions in Athens (in theoretical computer science)

We are pleased to announce the opening of up to 3 PhD and 1 or 2
postdoc positions in theoretical computer science.
The positions fall within the new joint project, ALGONOW, among 3
collaborating research groups in the following institutions in Athens,
Greece:

- National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Electrical
and Computer Engineering,
Faculty members: Efstathios Zachos, Dimitris Fotakis, Aris Pagourtzis,
Antonis Symvonis. The group includes also Euripides Markou,
collaborating faculty member from University of Central Greece.

- National Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Department of
Informatics and Telecommunications,
Faculty members: Elias Koutsoupias, Vassilis Zissimopoulos.

- Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Department of Informatics,
Faculty members: Vangelis Markakis, Ioannis Milis, Martha Sideri

The project also involves collaboration with our external partners,
which include:
- Evripidis Bampis, LIP6, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie
- Costis Daskalakis, MIT
- Christos Papadimitriou, University of California – Berkeley
- Vangelis Paschos, LAMSADE, Universite Paris-Dauphine
- George Rouskas, North Carolina State University

The aim of the project ALGONOW is to address current algorithmic
challenges and to investigate fundamental problems that arise from the
increasing needs of computation and communication. In particular, the
research topics that the project involves include, but are not limited
to:
1. Resource management in multi-fiber optical networks: routing and
wavelength assignment, wavelength conversion and traffic grooming,
noncooperative game theoretic models.
2. Models and diffusion methods for social networks: mathematical
models for the evolution of networks, diffusion of information in
networks, game theoretic aspects of diffusion models.
3. Location, availability, and processing of massive data sets:
approximation and online algorithms for infrastructure leasing and
content distribution problems, competitive analysis of streaming
algorithms.
4. Energy management in computing environments: models for capturing
energy minimization problems, algorithms for the corresponding
scheduling problems under energy/temperature constraints.

These are full-time positions and funding is guaranteed initially for
two years. The funding is extendable for at least 1 more year based
upon satisfactory academic progress. The preferred starting date is
October 1, 2012, however it is negotiable with each institute.

Desirable background of applicants:
The applicants should have (or be bound to have by the starting date)
a Masters degree in computer science, mathematics, operations research
or a related discipline. Applicants with a strong background in
algorithms and discrete mathematics will be preferred. Candidates must
be comfortable with writing and speaking in English.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should send an email to Vangelis Markakis
(markakis@gmail.com) including the following:
-    Their CV
-    Contact details of at least 2 references
-    For phd candidates: A cover letter, where they will specify their
preferred area(s) on which they would like to do their phd thesis.
There is possibility that a phd student is coadvised by 2 faculty
members from different institutes.
-    For postdoc candidates: A research statement explaining their
research interests (1-2 pages).

There is no deadline for applying, but the applications will be
processed as they come.

For any further inquiries the applicants are encouraged to send an
email to markakis@gmail.com.
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