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Betreff: PhD or Postdoctoral Position -- Zuse Institute Berlin
Datum: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:50:19 +0200
Von: Christian Raack <raack(a)zib.de>
An: dmanet(a)zpr.uni-koeln.de
CC: Ralf Borndörfer <borndoerfer(a)zib.de>
The Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin (Zuse Institute
Berlin - ZIB) is a non-university research institute under public law of
the state of Berlin. In close interdisciplinary cooperation with the
Berlin universities as well as national and international scientific
institutions, ZIB conducts research and development in the field of
information technology, applied mathematics, and computer science.
The department Optimization invites applications for a
PhD Student or PostDoc Position (f/m)
- Vgr. IIa/Ib BAT/Anwendungs-TV Land Berlin -
Application code: WA 11/10
Within an interdisciplinary project on scientific questions related to
the development of innovative mathematical optimization algorithms for
the design of robust communications networks.
Research Topics
* Network planning with uncertain traffic matrices
* Network planning of multiple technological layers
and routing protocols
* Development of mathematical models for multi-layer networks
including survivability and robustness requirements
* Development of sophisticated optimzation algorithms
* Computation of networks with guaranteed solution quality
Requirements
* a university degree in mathematics, computer science or
communications engineering with excellent knowledge in
applied mathematics
* interest in application oriented research & development
* a strong interest in integer programming and polyhedreal theory
* excellent programming skills in C/C++ or Java under Microsoft
Windows or Linux
* experience in the development of reusable software code
* very good communication skills in English
The successful candidate will work in an inspiring and pleasant
environment and will receive adequate professional support. We offer a
challenging scientific task, a high degree of autonomy and
state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Candidates are encouraged to
pursue a doctoral degree in conjunction with their work at ZIB. The
position will be initially financed for a period of two years with the
possibility of extension. The salary is based upon wage group IIa/Ib as
per Berlin Collective Agreement for the Public Sector.
We prefer to balance the number of female and male employees in our
institute. Thus, we kindly encourage female candidates to apply to this
job offer.
Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified
candidates.
Please send your application, referring to application code WA 11/10
(ROBUKOM), including CV and all relevant documents until 07 May 2010 to
Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin (ZIB)
- Verwaltung -,
Takustr. 7,
14195 Berlin, Germany
or via e-mail to our personnel department (jobs{at}zib.de).
You will find additional information on our web site:
http://www.zib.de/Optimization
For technical information, please contact Dr. Axel Werner, phone +49 30
84185-356, E-Mail: werner{at}zib.de.
