[Opt-Net] phd position in Klagenfurt

[franz.rendl at aau.at]

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PhD Position in Combinatorial Optimization
Alpen-Adria-Universitaet Klagenfurt, Austria

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We are seeking outstanding PhD candidates with interest and experience
in computational approaches to deal with NP-hard combinatorial
optimization problems.

The successful PhD candidate will pursue her/his PhD degree under the
supervision of Prof. Franz Rendl as part of a research group
focusing on computational approaches for NP-hard problems.
Good knowledge of semidefinite optimization and computational
methods from nonlinear optimization will be very useful.
The candidate will be part of the Doctoral Program
'Modeling, Simulation, Optimization of discrete, continuous and
stochastic systems' hosted by the Institute of Mathematics
in Klagenfurt.

The position is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Qualifications and condition of employment:
- Strong track record of mathematical studies
- Diploma/Master's degree or equivalent in mathematics

Length and Salary:
- the PhD position is for 3 years with a gross salary of 27.900 EUR
(30 hours per week)
- Optional teaching is compensated separately
- There is additional funding for extended research stays abroad and
attendance of conferences

Application documents:
(1) Letter of application
      - describing your qualifications, academic experience, and
scientific interests
      - specifying your earliest possible starting date
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Transcript of courses and grades, scanned copy of Diploma or
Master's degree
(4) Master thesis if available

All the application documents which are merged into a single PDF-file
should be electronically submitted by October 15, 2015 to

franz.rendl at aau.at

One or two confidential letters of recommendation can be directly sent
to franz.rendl at aau.at.

See also: https://www.math.aau.at