[DMANET] PostDoc/PhD Position in randomized/distributed algorithms

Applications are invited for a

PostDoc / PhD Position in randomized/distributed algorithms
(full-time, up to 3 years)

at University of Jena, Germany, in cooperation with University of Cambridge, UK. The position is part of the project "Analysis of Discrete Load Balancing on Heterogeneous Networks (ADLON)", funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The applicant will be based in the group of Tobias Friedrich in Jena, but the project will be done in close cooperation with Thomas Sauerwald (Cambridge). The project involves mutual research stays and visits to Cambridge.

Applicants should have an interest in at least one of the following topics:

-- random structures and algorithms
-- distributed and parallel computing
-- analysis of scale-free network models

The salary scale for the position is full-time TV-L E13 (100%) with a monthly gross salary between 3370 EUR and 4860 EUR depending on experience and previous position. The first contract will be limited to two years with the possibility of extension for another year. The position can be started as soon as possible for the applicant.

Applicants should have an excellent first academic degree in mathematics, computer science or a related discipline. Applications should include a detailed CV, a copy of master (or PhD) thesis, a brief statement of research interests, and a list of publications (if applicable). Please also mention one or two references -- preferably one from the thesis advisor. Applicants interested in doing a PhD should also include a list of courses and grades.

Interested candidates should direct their questions and applications via email to Tobias Friedrich (friedrich@uni-jena.de) before February 15, 2014.

Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
Chair of Theoretical Computer Science I
Prof. Dr. Tobias Friedrich
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 2
07743 Jena, Germany
WWW: http://www.theinf.uni-jena.de/
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