Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science at University of
Copenhagen (DIKU) is offering Postdoctoral positions in theoretical
computer science expected to commence 1 September 2020 or as soon as
possible thereafter.
The postdoctoral researchers will be working in the research group of Jakob
Nordström. Much of the research revolves about gaining a better theoretical
understanding of powerful algorithmic paradigms such as, e.g., SAT solving,
Gröbner basis computations, integer linear programming, and/or semidefinite
programming. This leads to classic questions in computational complexity
theory – though often with new, interesting twists – but can also involve
work on designing new algorithms that can exploit the power of such
paradigms in practice. Our research has revealed deep, and sometimes
surprising, connections to other topics such as, e.g., circuit complexity,
communication complexity, and hardness of approximation, and therefore
researchers in these or other related areas are more than welcome to apply.
The Algorithms and Complexity Section at DIKU is part of an exciting
environment including the Basic Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC)
centre (https://barc.ku.dk/), joint with the IT University of Copenhagen,
and extensive collaborations with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
and Lund University on the Swedish side of the Øresund bridge. We aim to
attract top talent from around the world to an ambitious, creative,
collaborative, and fun environment. Using the power of mathematics, we
strive to create fundamental breakthroughs in algorithms and complexity
theory.
Within the overall framework sketched above, the postdocs will be expected
and encouraged to contribute to and influence the research agenda. Taking
part in teaching graduate seminar courses is encouraged but not required.
Travel funding is included, and the group also receives on a regular basis.
These postdoc positions are full-time employed positions for one year with
a possible (and expected) one-year extension. The expected starting date is
September 2020, although this is to some extent negotiable.
Further information about the department is linked at
http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries
about the position can be made to Jakob Nordström at jn@di.ku.dk.
The university wishes for our staff to reflect the diversity of society and
thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of
personal background.
*Requirements *Applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD degree
in a subject relevant for the research area, and should have a passionate
interest in research. The successful candidate is expected to have a solid
background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, and should have
a strong research record as witnessed by publications in conferences such
as STOC, FOCS, SODA, CCC, or similar, or in journals of a comparable
quality.
*Terms of employment*The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job
Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the
Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional
Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary is currently up to DKK 434.179 including annual
supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.244). Negotiation for salary supplement
is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking
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*Please include *The application should include the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae.
- List of publications.
- Brief research statement with description of research so far and
future research goals and interests.
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Names and addresses of three or more individuals who will provide
letters of recommendation.
The deadline for application is 10 February 2020, 23:59 GMT +1.
You can read about the recruitment process at
http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
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collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful
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