Sorry for cross-posting! -------- Original-Nachricht -------- Betreff: PhD or Postdoctoral Position -- Zuse Institute Berlin Datum: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:50:19 +0200 Von: Christian Raack <raack@zib.de> An: dmanet@zpr.uni-koeln.de CC: Ralf Borndörfer <borndoerfer@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.