Funded research position for a doctoral candidate

The Department of Data Science invites applications for a vacant Ph.D. Position in the Research Group for Data Analytics (Prof. Dr. Timm Oertel) at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Funded research position for a doctoral candidate

Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst u. a.

The Research Group for Data Analytics (Professur für Mathematische Analyse von Daten - Prof. Dr. Timm Oertel) is located at the chair of Analytics & Mixed-Integer Optimization in the newly founded Department of Data Science at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Notwendige Qualifikation

Obligations:

You should be highly motivated in doing research in discrete mathematics, with a strong emphasis on the theory of integer optimization. Possible research topics include IP-LP proximity/approximation or high-dimensional and sparse IPs. The position comes with a teaching obligation in mathematics and data science.

Wünschenswerte Qualifikation

Qualification:

You are an excellent student holding or are about to obtain a M.Sc. degree in mathematics or a closely related field. A solid background in optimization and/or convex and discrete geometry is desirable. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of German is welcome but not compulsory.

Bemerkungen

The position comes with a salary of 75% of a German TV-L E 13 position. The starting date is the 1st of October or later.


Your application:

Informal inquiries and applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV and certificates, can be sent to timm.oertel@fau.de. Applications are welcome until the position is filled.