[CPM-SPIRE-L] PhD- or Postdoc-positions in algorithms at TU Dortmund (Germany)

[Johannes Fischer]

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TU Dortmund (Germany): PhD or PostDoc position in Discrete Algorithms
   	    	       and Data Structures
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The Technical University of Dortmund has one of the largest faculties
for Computer Science in Germany and offers a very stimulating
environment for algorithm theory and algorithm engineering.

The group of Johannes Fischer
(ls11-www.cs.uni-dortmund.de/fischer/start) offers a full-time PhD or
PostDoc positions in the broad area of Discrete Algorithms or Data
Structures, starting as soon as possible. We seek:

* PhD-students with an excellent Master's (or equivalent) degree in
  computer science and a strong interest in algorithms and data
  structures, to be documented, e.g., with specialization in those
  topics and very good grades.
* PostDocs with a PhD in computer science and a strong background in
  discrete algorithms and data structures, to be documented, e.g.,
  with a strong publication record in those fields.

Research areas of the group include:

- string algorithmics,
- text indexing for big data,
- indexes for approximate pattern matching
- text compression and compressed text indexing,
- external memory indexes,
- space efficient data structures, and
- shared memory and distributed parallel computing,

but other research topics fitting into the areas of stringology or
(compressed) data structures are also welcome.

Good communication skills and solid English writing skills are
mandatory.

PhD positions are initially for 2 years, but can be extended for up to
2 more years by mutual consent. The net salaries range from around EUR
2000/month in the first year up to 2250 EUR/month in the final year,
including a full health insurance and other welfare benefits (TVL
E13-1/2/3).

PostDoc positions are initially for 1 year, but can be extended by
mutual consent. The net salary starts around 2250 EUR/month, again
including a full health insurance and other welfare benefits (TVL
E13-3).

Please send by email (pdf format only):
- a cover letter, in which you give the names and email-addresses of
  at least one (Phd-students) or two (PostDocs) referees who would be
  willing to write a letter of recommendation (e.g., your thesis
  supervisor)
- your CV
- your motivation to work in the area (PhD-students) or
  a short research plan (Postdocs; max. 2 pages)
- your Master's or PhD-thesis
- PhD-students only: copies of transcripts showing your courses taken
  and their grades
- list of publications and copies of your two or three most relevant
  papers (if available)

to johannes.fischer<<AT>>cs.tu-dortmund.de . Use this email address also
if you have further inquiries. You can send encrypted email (see
homepage for the PGP-key).

Dortmund is situated on the edge of Germany's largest urban
conglomeration, the Ruhr Area with approx. 5 million inhabitants, and
offers all opportunities for leisure time activities. It is also the
home of one of the best football clubs in Germany! Dortmund has a small
international airport; larger airports in Frankfurt and Duesseldorf
are also easily reachable by train (1 or 2 hrs, respectively).

All applications arriving before July 15, 2017, will be given full
consideration, but the call remains open until the positions have been
filled. Successful applicants should ideally start in fall/winter 2017,
but this is negotiable.