Postdoc Positions at Charles University: The School of Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, invites applications for several postdoc positions in theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics. The positions are hosted at the Computer Science Institute, Department of Applied Mathematics, and Department of Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Logic. Candidates with a strong background in computer science and/or mathematics who will complete their Ph.D. degree by summer 2024 are encouraged to apply.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics
Location: Charles University, Prague
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area obtained in the year 2017 or later and before the starting date.
- Strong publication record in impact journals and/or high-quality selective conference proceedings in the relevant area.
Job Description: The postdoc positions are funded by various projects led by principal investigators and mentors in different research areas, including structural and algorithmic graph theory, combinatorics, computational topology, evolutionary graph theory, streaming and online algorithms, computational complexity, automated planning, and algorithmic game theory.
The typical postdoc salary is 60,000 CZK/month, and the national health insurance scheme covers postdocs. Informal inquiries are welcome and can be sent to the principal investigators or possible mentors listed in the job description.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically to positions@iuuk.mff.cuni.cz:
- A short letter of motivation (research statement)
- A professional CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copies of academic certificates (Ph.D., if available)
- Other optional materials, e.g., published papers
Referees can send their letters directly to the indicated email. Ensure that the applicant’s name is contained in the subject.
Last Date for Apply: 31 January 2024
All applications received by January 31, 2024, will be fully considered. After that date, applications will be processed as received until the positions are filled.
Table of Funded Projects and Principal Investigators:
| Project Title | Principal Investigator(s) |
|---|---|
| Beyond the Four Color Theorem | Zdeněk Dvořák, Robert Šámal, Martin Tancer |
| Model theory, structural combinatorics, and algorithms | Samuel Braunfeld |
| Evolutionary graph theory: beyond fixation probability | Josef Tkadlec |
| New challenges in streaming, online, and combinatorial algorithms | Jiří Sgall, Michal Koucký, Martin Koutecký, Pavel Veselý |
| Center for Foundations of Contemporary Computer Science | Michal Koucký, Roman Barták, Ondřej Čepek, Milan Hladík, Martin Balko, Martin Schmid |
