[DMANET] Postdoctoral Position (Foundations of Algorithms) in Kyoto

We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position
at the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS), Kyoto
University, Japan.

The position is funded by the project "Algorithmic Foundations for
Social Advancement (AFSA)" (Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research
Areas, MEXT, Japan). The researcher's job is to conduct world-leading
research on topics of his/her choice matching the project's sub-theme
B04: Exploration and Development of the Basic Theory of Algorithms.

The starting date shall be July 1, 2021, or as soon as possible
thereafter. The appointment is for two years, with possible extension
(until March 31, 2025 at the longest). The monthly salary will be
300000-500000 Japanese yen, determined by the qualifications of the
candidate.

To apply, send the following documents in PDF format:
(1) a professional CV, with a list of publications;
(2) summary of candidate's research activities and plans (2-3 pages);
(3) copies of at most two research papers;
(4) names and contact addresses of three references who know the
applicant's research well; and
(5) a letter of recommendation from at least one of them, to be sent
directly to the address below.
The documents should be sent by email to
rims.application@kurims.kyoto-u.ac.jp
with the subject line "Application for AFSA researcher position". They
must be received by 19:00, May 5, 2021 (AOE).

For full details see the official announcement at
https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/sites/default/files/2021-03/210506_0329-5962df92edd144cc0d8410166155bf61.pdf

Project AFSA:
https://www.afsa.jp/index-e.html
Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS):
http://www.kurims.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
Inquiries about this job posting should be addressed to:
* RIMS recruitment office: rims.recruitment@kurims.kyoto-u.ac.jp
* Professor Kazuhisa Makino: makino@kurims.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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