Wednesday, April 20, 2022

[DMANET] PhD Student Position in Algorithms/Computational Geometry

PhD Student Position in Computational Geometry
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 position is funded by the Swiss National Science
Foundation (SNF) on the topic of generalized Voronoi diagrams in two
and higher dimensions. The candidate is expected to conduct research
in Computational Geometry and Algorithms.

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 Discrete Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science
or Discrete Mathematics, have excellent academic qualifications as
well as good communication and collaboration skills. Experience in
Computational Geometry is very 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
with deadline May 1st.

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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