PhD position in Algorithms and Data Structures - based at the Section for Theoretical Computer Science at the IT University o...
Job description
You will engage in the pursuit of new, efficient discrete algorithms for computational problems involving interesting topics such as: graphs, geometry, data structures, dynamic updates, distributed computation, string indexing, and more. You will work in collaboration with your colleagues, including your PhD adviser, professor Eva Rotenberg, who has a background in the design and analysis of discrete algorithms.
Together, we will study and discuss different hypotheses, problems, and ideas concerning important open problems in algorithms and data structures, and collaborate on diseminating our findings to our scientific community, and beyond.
As a PhD student at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), you will also have a light teaching load, and have opportunity to attend courses seasonal PhD schools that are on topic for your scientific questions.
Participation in relevant workshops and conferences is encouraged and fully-funded.
General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.
Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.
Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.
Salary and terms of employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.
Qualification Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
- 3 year programme: candidates should have a MSc (or equivalent) at the start of the employment
- 4 year programme: candidates should have a BSc and one year of university studies on Master level at the start of the employment
Application
The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:
- A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications
- A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
- Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
- Documentation of English proficiency
- List of abstracts for relevant scientific publications and theses written by the applicant
The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.
The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.
Further information
Questions about the positions can be directed to Full professor Eva Rotenberg, IT University of Copenhagen, erot@itu.dk. Early contact with our faculty staff is encouraged.
Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.
Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website: http://en.itu.dk/About-ITU/Vacancies
Please read the guidelines for applicants carefully before filling in the application form. You can see the guidelines through this link: https://en.itu.dk/Research/PhD-Programme/PhD-Admission-Requirements
The IT University might upon request in the interview process contact 1-2 references.
Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.
Application deadline: 16 May, at 23:59 CEST.
Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.
At The IT University of Copenhagen we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position.
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