Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen (DIKU) is offering Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) in algorithms expected to commence 01 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Algorithms and Complexity Section at DIKU is headed by Professor Mikkel Thorup. The group is prolific at the topmost conferences like SODA, STOC, and FOCS, e.g., with 7 papers accepted for SODA’20. Adding to the excitement, we have the centre Basic Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC) which also involves the IT University of Copenhagen. The aim is to attract top talent from around the world to an ambitious, creative, collaborative, and fun environment. Using the power of mathematics, we strive to create fundamental breakthroughs in algorithmic thinking. While the focus of BARC is algorithms theory, they do have a track record of surprising algorithmic discoveries leading to major industrial applications.
The successful candidate will participate in BARC, enjoying the inspiration from the many PhD students, postdocs and visitors.
The postdoc’s duties will include research within algorithms as well as teaching. The post may also include the performance of other duties.
Worth of Award
- The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
- Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
- The starting salary is currently up to DKK 434.179 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.244). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Eligibility
The candidates must have
- a PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
- demonstrated strength within algorithm with a solid publication record at the top conferences STOC, FOCS, and SODA.
- The University of Copenhagen wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.
- For further information about the Post Doc position, please contact Center Administrator, Cammilla Bundgård Toft, at [email protected].
How to Apply
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW on their website.
Please include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list and links to author pages with DBLP and with Google Scholar citations
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
Deadline: The deadline for the application January 5, 2020, 23:59 GMT +1.