[DMANET] PhD position in Algorithms at Eindhoven University of Technology

A PhD position is available in the area of algorithms, in the department
of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology.

The goal of the project is to address various fundamental algorithmic questions
arising in areas such as scheduling, network design and graph partitioning.
The focus will be on designing approximation and online algorithms for
such problems.

The PhD will be under the guidance of Dr. Nikhil Bansal in the Combinatorial
Optimization Group. The group has several researchers working in optimization
and algorithms and benefits from close proximity to various institutes
such as CWI, Utrecht, Maastricht and VU Amsterdam.

Requirements: The candidate should have a masters degree or equivalent
in computer science or mathematics; strong interest and background in
theoretical computer science; and good communication skills in
English, both written and oral.

Appointment and salary: This will be a full-time temporary appointment
for a period
of 4 years, with an intermediate evaluation after 9 months. The
expected starting date is September 2013. The gross salary will be €
2,062 per month
in the first year increasing up to € 2,638 per month in the fourth year.

To apply please submit a CV, motivation letter and the names and addresses of
at least two referees to Nikhil Bansal, e-mail: n.bansal@tue.nl
The deadline for applying is April 30, 2013.
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