Friday, April 24, 2020

[DMANET] PhD/Postdoc Position in Algorithms

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

PhD Student or PostDoc in Algorithms

The post is a full-time position (TVL-13 100% scale) in the DFG project
"Algorithms for Fair Allocation of Indivisible Goods" on fairness
criteria and algorithm design for markets. We offer an inspiring
research environment at Goethe University, plenty of opportunity for
scientific collaborations, and generous travel allowance.

We expect an excellent Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer
Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants should have a
theoretical/mathematical background, enthusiasm for mathematical
problems and scientific work, and preferably an interest in at least one
of the following areas:

* Algorithms for fair division and fair allocation
* Algorithmic game theory and mechanism design
* Design and analysis of efficient algorithms
* Randomized and approximation algorithms
* Online algorithms

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 thesis (if available)
* 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.
Review of applications will start on May 20, 2020, and continue until
the position is filled.
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