Thursday, February 22, 2018

[DMANET] PhD or PostDoc Position in Algorithms

The Algorithms and Complexity Group at Goethe University Frankfurt/Main
invites applications for a

PhD or Postdoc Position in Algorithms

The full-time position is for three years at TVL-13 (100%) scale, and it
is available from April 1, 2018 (later start is possible). Goethe
University offers a strong scientific environment and plenty of
opportunity for collaborations. Applicants should have a strong
theoretical/mathematical background and an interest in at least one of
the following topics:

* Design and analysis of efficient algorithms
* Randomized and approximation algorithms
* Online algorithms
* Algorithmic game theory and mechanism design
* Algorithms for distributed systems

We offer an inspiring research environment and close collaboration with
other scientists. The group consists of a team of international
researchers and offers generous travel allowance. Postdocs are free to
pursue their own research agenda within the scope of the group.

We expect an excellent master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer
Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have
enthusiasm for mathematical problems and scientific work as well as
teamwork and collaboration.

All applications should include
* a cover letter describing the interest in the position,
* a detailed CV
* List of publications (PostDocs), or
list of courses and grades (PhD students)
* a copy of the (Master or PhD) thesis
* Please mention names and contact details of one or two references --
preferably one from your thesis advisor.

Interested candidates should send their application to Martin Hoefer
<mhoefer@cs.uni-frankfurt.de> via email, preferably as a single PDF, by
March 21, 2018.
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