The Algorithms group at IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated persons for one funded postdoc position in Algebraic Complexity Theory starting 1 July 2025 or soon thereafter.
The position is funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond DFF) grant led by Nutan Limaye.
Job description The postdoc position is a full-time research position for a duration of 18 months.
The main goal of this project is to make advances in understanding the power of algebraic formulas. This broad theme can be explored from several different perspectives. Our goal is to develop new combinations of known techniques and to innovate new methods to prove results aligned with this research theme. The postdoc candidate is expected to closely collaborate with the members of the project and present the work resulting from this project at workshops and conferences.
Teaching of advanced courses is encouraged but not required. Travel funding is included with the position.
The scientific environment The Algorithms group at ITU has a world-leading research environment, with a notable 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 create fundamental breakthroughs in algorithms and complexity theory, using the power of mathematics.
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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.
Qualification Requirements The following qualifications are required:
Employment as postdoc is a temporary position for up to 4 years at the same University.
Application The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:
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 Questions about the positions can be directed to Full Professor, Nutan Limaye, IT University of Copenhagen, nuli@itu.dk. Please add "POSTDOC APPLICATION 2025" to your subject line when you send your inquires. Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.
Application procedure You can only 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 not that all applicaiton material will be destroyed after the assessment.
Application deadline: 22 April 2025, 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.
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