The Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of
Copenhagen invites applications for postdoctoral positions in
theoretical computer science.
Description of the scientific environment
We are looking for outstanding junior researchers with an innovative
mind-set and intellectual curiosity to strengthen and complement the
research profile of the Algorithms and Complexity Section at DIKU. This
is one of the leading research groups in theoretical computer science in
Europe, with a strong presence at top-tier conferences like STOC, FOCS,
and SODA, and also with publications in premier AI conferences like
AAAI, IJCAI, and NeurIPS. We are part of an exciting environment
including the Basic Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC) centre (https://barc.ku.dk/),
joint with the IT University of Copenhagen, and have extensive
collaborations with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lund
University on the Swedish side of the Øresund Bridge, as well as with
our many visitors. We aim 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
algorithms and complexity theory, but we also have a track record of
start-ups and surprising algorithmic discoveries leading to major
industrial applications.
The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest
and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best
university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in
Europe. Within computer science, it is currently number 1 in the
European Union (post-Brexit) according to the Shanghai Ranking.
Further information about the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Science can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the positions can be made to Jakob Nordström (jn@di.ku.dk), Rasmus Pagh (pagh@di.ku.dk), Mikkel Thorup (mthorup@di.ku.dk) or Christian Wulff-Nilsen (koolooz@di.ku.dk).
Job description
These are full-time research positions. Teaching of advanced courses
is encouraged but not required. Travel funding is included, and we will
also start receiving visitors again on a regular basis as soon as the
Covid-19 situation permits.
The starting date is flexible from April to September 2021, and the intended duration is 2 years.
The University of Copenhagen is currently expanding strongly in
computer science. We expect to have tenure-track openings in theoretical
computer science in the coming years, and welcome postdoctoral
researchers interested in exploring such opportunities.
Formal requirements
Applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD degree in a
subject relevant for the research area, and should have a passionate
interest in research. The successful candidate is expected to have a
solid background in theoretical computer science and mathematics, and
should have a strong research record as witnessed by publications in top
conferences such as STOC, FOCS, SODA, CCC, or similar, or in journals
of a comparable quality.
The working language of the group is English, and knowledge of
English is also fully sufficient to navigate life in Denmark in general.
It might also be worth mentioning that Denmark routinely scores at the
absolute top in rankings of quality of life such as, e.g., the OECD
Better Life Index http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org .
Terms of employment
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 437.843 including annual supplement (+ pension
up to DKK 74.871). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Application Procedure
The application, in English, should be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Diploma and transcripts of records (PhD and MSc or equivalent).
- List of publications including links to the applicant’s pages at DBLP and Google Scholar.
- Brief research statement with description of research so far and
future research goals and interests, and with a short description of 3
selected papers.
- Copies of the above 3 selected papers.
The University wishes for our staff to reflect the diversity of society
and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless
of personal background.
The deadline for applications is January 24, 2021, 23:59 GMT + 1
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized
recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of
the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
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