Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland
A PhD student position in Computational Geometry is available at the
Faculty of Informatics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI),
Lugano, Switzerland, under the supervision of Prof. Evanthia
Papadopoulou. The candidate will conduct research in Geometric
Algorithms on topics related to nearest-neighbors, Voronoi diagrams,
variants of higher-order and cluster Voronoi diagrams, considerations
related to generalized sites or higher dimensions, applications in
data visualization.
The candidate should have or be close to obtaining a Master's degree
in Computer Science or Mathematics and have an affinity with
Algorithms. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest and a
good background in Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science,
Algorithms Engineering, or Discrete Mathematics, have excellent
academic qualifications as well as good communication and
collaboration skills. Experience in Computational Geometry is most
welcome but it is not required. Good programming skills is a great
plus. Fluency in English is required.
Please send your application with the following information to
evanthia.papadopoulou@usi.ch :
- a cover letter
- your curriculum vitae
- a copy of your transcripts
- contact information of your academic references
In addition, please follow the Faculty application procedure described
in
https://www.inf.usi.ch/en/study-informatics/phd-doctoral-studies/admission
The deadline (with some flexibility) is May 1st. Applications will be
reviewed until the position is filled.
For further information please contact prof. Evanthia Papadopoulou,
e-mail: evanthia.papadopoulou@usi.ch,
http://www.inf.usi.ch/faculty/papadopoulou/.
The PhD program regulations are described in
https://www.desk.usi.ch/en/regolamento-degli-studi-di-dottorato-moduli-e-template-facolta-di-scienze-informatiche
The position provides a competitive salary with standard benefits and
includes light obligations of teaching assistantship. The teaching and
working language is English.
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Evanthia Papadopoulou
Professor, Faculty of Informatics
USI, Lugano, Switzerland
Phone: +41(0)58 6664122
http://www.inf.usi.ch/faculty/papadopoulou/
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