[DMANET] PhD Position in Algorithm Engineering for Scalable Data Reduction

You love algorithms, their analysis and efficient implementation? You
are about to or know somebody who graduates with an excellent Master?s
degree and is looking for a PhD position? Then please read on:

The Algorithm Engineering Group Heidelberg at Heidelberg University
is inviting applications for a full-time position in a DFG funded
project of a

PhD Student (m/f)

starting on November 1st, 2021 (the exact date pu to a couple of months
is negotiable). Starting in the group as a PostDoc is also possible.

Working Area:

A successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Dr.
Christian Schulz on engineering scalable data reduction algorithms.
Over the last two decades, significant advances have been made in the
design and analysis of FPT algorithms for a wide variety of graph
problems. However, these theoretical algorithmic ideas have received
very little attention from the practical perspective. This project aims
to bridge the gap between theory and practice currently observed in FPT
or kernelization approaches.

Further responsibilities as part of the position include the supervision
of bachelor and master students and possibly TA duties.

Requirements:

- Very good university degree (Master or equivalent) in computer science
or a related field
- willingness to learn and later assist teaching in German
- Solid skills in software development and in the theoretical analysis
of algorithms (evidenced by your thesis or relevant courses); knowledge
in combinatorial algorithms and linear algebra is particularly desirable
- Self-motivation, team spirit and willingness to work in
interdisciplinary projects
- Knowledge in parallel programming (in particular MPI) is a plus, but
no requirement

Heidelberg University offers excellent conditions for undergraduate,
graduate, and PhD students. As part of the university we pursue a
non-discriminatory employment policy and value equal opportunities, as
well as diversity (https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/diversity/). The
university lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in
senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference
will be given to female applicants.

Please *forward this email to anyone who may be interested* or send your
application documents (cover letter, CV, copies of certificates) and the
contact information of two references if available to the address below.
To receive full consideration, submit the documents via *email*
by October 15th, 2021 to:

Univ.-Prof. PD. Dr. Christian Schulz

Algorithm Engineering
Heidelberg University
Telephone: +49 (0) 6221 54- 14342
E-Mail: christian.schulz@informatik.uni-heidelberg.de
Web: https://schulzchristian.github.io/
https://ae.ifi.uni-heidelberg.de/
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