Institute of Mathematics
Technische Universität Berlin
PhD/Postdoc position in Discrete Optimization/Algorithm Theory Research Assistant (100% TV-L 13) for 36 months
A PhD or Postdoc position is available in the "Combinatorial Optimization and Graph Algorithms Group" at TU Berlin (www.coga.tu-berlin.de), supported by the newly established DFG Priority Programme 1736 ?Algorithms for Big Data?. The task of the successful applicant is to develop new theoretical insights for a better understanding of the complexity of discrete optimization problems and algorithms with exponential output size. In particular, algorithms for time-dependent routing problems will be studied.
Candidates should have an excellent academic degree in mathematics, computer science or a related area, and must have very good knowledge in algorithmic discrete mathematics and/or algorithm theory.
Good communication skills and solid English writing skills are expected. Special knowledge on time-dependent routing problems and complexity theory are desirable.
Besides its many cultural attractions, Berlin offers a strong scientific landscape including three major universities, the international graduate program BERLIN MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL (www.math-berlin.de), promoted by the German Excellence Initiative, the DFG research training group "Methods for Discrete Structures" (www.math.tu-berlin.de/MDS) and the DFG research center MATHEON (www.matheon.de); these offer opportunities for joint research and support for PhD students and postdocs (e.g., meetings, lecture series, summer schools etc.).
Applicants should send their application as *a single pdf* file containing:
- cover and motivation letter
- curriculum vitae
- copies of diplomas
- summary of thesis (max. 2 pages)
- names and contact details of one or two referees (including thesis advisor)
by April 30, 2014 to Prof. Dr. Martin Skutella Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. www.coga.tu-berlin.de/people/skutella