(TUM) Campus Heilbronn, led by Prof. Stephen Kobourov, invites
applications for a fully funded PhD position in theoretical computer
science (https://www.cs.cit.tum.de/algo/). Our research focuses on the
design and analysis of efficient algorithms, with an emphasis on graph
algorithms, graph drawing, computational geometry, combinatorics, and
the algorithmic foundations of data analysis and visualization.
We seek PhD students with strong theoretical foundations and a desire to
contribute to fundamental algorithmic research. Topics of interest include:
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Graph drawing
* Computational geometry
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Approximation and parameterized algorithms
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Clustering, embeddings, and structural graph theory
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Computational complexity and efficient algorithms
*Why TUM Campus Heilbronn?*
TUM Campus Heilbronn is a rapidly growing hub for research and education
with a strong emphasis on *artificial intelligence, machine learning,
and data science*. The campus fosters interdisciplinary collaboration
through close proximity to the AI Innovation Park Heilbronn and
partnerships with ETH Zurich, as well as other leading academic and
industrial players. Students benefit from access to joint seminars,
workshops, and applied research projects across domains.
The environment offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration,
mentoring, and career development in both academic and industry-oriented
directions. English is the working language of the group and the campus.
*Position Details:*
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Full-time, fully funded (TV-L E13, ~€52k–€75k gross annually)
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30 vacation days, social security and health insurance
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Supportive, international research environment
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State-of-the-art facilities and collaborative opportunities
* Teaching Bachelor and Master students in computer science
*To apply, please submit to "**positions [at] algo.cit.tum.de**":*
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Cover letter outlining your research interests and motivation
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CV
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Master's thesis and transcripts (with grades)
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