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<p>Two fully funded PhD/Postdoc positions are available at the Chair
of Algorithms for Intelligent Systems (Prof. Dr. Dirk Sudholt) at
the University of Passau, Germany, starting from August 2021
(negotiable). The term is 3 years, with the possibility of an
extension. The salary is based on Entgeltgruppe TV-L 13. In case a
PhD degree has already been awarded and you meet fundamental civil
service requirements, the position can be set up as an
Akademischer Rat position (Besoldungsstufe A13).<br>
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<p>The research group focuses on the theoretical, algorithmic
analysis of randomised or nature-inspired algorithms such as
evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence and estimation of
distribution algorithms. <br>
</p>
<p>What we expect:</p>
<ul>
<li>An excellent degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a
related discipline</li>
<li>Very good knowledge in the analysis of algorithms, randomised
algorithms and/or stochastic processes</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for mathematical problems and scientific work</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written English communication skills<br>
</li>
<li>The ability to teach in German is desirable.</li>
</ul>
<p>What we offer:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cutting-edge research in a modern research field at the
interface of theory of algorithms and artificial intelligence<br>
</li>
<li>Joining a friendly and expanding research team <br>
</li>
<li>A modern university in a city with a rich Lower Bavarian
culture and a high quality of life<br>
</li>
</ul>
Informal inquiries about the positions should be directed to <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="dirk.sudholt@uni-passau.de">dirk.sudholt@uni-passau.de</a>.
<p>The University of Passau promotes gender equality at work. Women
are expressly asked to apply. Part-time employment is possible.
Disabled candidates with otherwise equal suitability, ability and
subject-specific performance will be preferred.</p>
<p>Your application (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates)
should be compiled as a single .pdf file and emailed to <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="karin.pretzl@uni-passau.de">karin.pretzl@uni-passau.de</a></p>
<p>The deadline for applications is <b>10 May 2021</b>. <br>
</p>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Prof. Dr. Dirk Sudholt
Chair of Algorithms for Intelligent Systems
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics
University of Passau
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