Multiple PhD positions in Algebraic Complexity Theory at IT University of Copenhagen

The Algorithms group at IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated persons for multiple funded PhD positions in Algebraic Complexity Theory starting September 1, 2024, or soon thereafter.

Job description
These positions are available for a period of 3-4 years, depending on the current education level of the applicant. The starting date is negotiable, but the default would be in August- September 2024.
All PhD positions in the research group are fully funded, employed positions (including travel money) that come with an internationally competitive salary.

The Candidate
To be eligible to apply for these positions, applicants need to have or be about to obtain either a BSc or an MSc degree (or their equivalent qualifications) in computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Candidates are expected to have a good background and passionate interest in mathematics and computer science, demonstrated by having credited relevant courses such as Complexity Theory, Advanced Algorithms, Probability Theory, Real and Complex Analysis, Calculus, and Combinatorics. Or they may be demonstrated by results at the Olympiads of Mathematics or Informatics, or by publication in relevant internationally recognized conferences or journals.
Applicants need to be motivated for doctoral studies; should possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis; and also have good levels of communicative abilities and English language skills.
The working language of the group is English, and knowledge of English is also fully sufficient to navigate every-day life in Scandinavia in general.

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.

About the Scientific Environment
The Algorithms group at ITU has a world-leading research environment, with a strong presence at top-tier conferences like STOC, FOCS, and SODA. This project will additionally benefit from our close ties with the Basic Algorithms Research Copenhagen (BARC) centre (barc.ku.dk) set up at Copenhagen University. We are also well-connected with researchers at the University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus University, and Lund University. Between the Copenhagen University and IT University of Copenhagen, we host many visitors every month, run a lot of seminars and talks. As a common goal, we aim to create fundamental breakthroughs in algorithms and complexity theory, using the power of mathematics.

Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture at the intersection of the new Ørestad and the old Amager, 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. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.

Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a good 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 rankings from the Economist, Monocle, Mercer and Deutsche Bank. 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.

Application
The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation, interest for the position, and how your profile fits (maximum 1 page).
• A full CV (maximum 3 pages), 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 academic degrees (copy of degree certificates, transcripts from Bachelor and
• Master studies)
• Name and contact information of two references, one of which should be the thesis supervisor. Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.

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
Early contact with our faculty staff is encouraged.
Inquiries about the positions can be made to Nutan Limaye ([email protected]). Please add "VILLUM PHD APPLICATION 2024" to your subject line when you send your inquires.

Application procedure
You can apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button "Apply for position" in the job announcement on our website.

Please note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.

Application deadline: Tuesday 30 April 2024 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.

Department: Rued Langgaards Vej 7, København S

Location: Rued Langgaards Vej 7

Application deadline: 30 Apr 2024