23/04/2021
European Research Council

PhD student position in the PRAGMA project


  • ORGANISATION/COMPANY
    AGH University of Science and Technology
  • RESEARCH FIELD
    Computer science
    Mathematics
  • RESEARCHER PROFILE
    First Stage Researcher (R1)
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE
    24/05/2021 23:00 - Europe/London
  • LOCATION
    Poland › Cracow
  • TYPE OF CONTRACT
    Permanent
  • JOB STATUS
    Full-time
  • HOURS PER WEEK
    40
  • OFFER STARTING DATE
    01/06/2021
  • EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
    H2020 / ERC
  • IS THE JOB RELATED TO STAFF POSITION WITHIN A RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE?
    Yes

OFFER DESCRIPTION

The position is to conduct research in the PRAGMA project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC). In particular, the project focuses on algorithms and computational complexity of multiwinner elections.

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Eligibility criteria

Candidate meeting all the criteria with the strongest record of academic achievement and most relevant experience for the project will be selected (in particular, research experience in computational social choice, with a particular focus on multiwinner elections, will be considered a strong advantage).

The successful candidate should either be a PhD student or should become a PhD student before being hired. If this requirement is not fulfilled by October 15th, 2021 then the results of the contest become void.

Selection process

A hiring committee will meet and decide on the selection of the successful candidates. The committee may contact the applicants and schedule an on-line interview.

Additional comments

  • a cover letter
  • CV
  • personal questionnaire
  • confirmation of the master’s degree
  • names of two persons who agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request
  • a statement of purpose, including a short summary of scientific achievements
  • a document confirming profeciency in the English language

If the documents are submitted by e-mail, the aforementioned all documents must be printed, signed, scanned and sent in PDF format.

The AGH University will be the candidate’s main place of employment. * niepotrzebne wykasować

The University reserves the right not to settle the competition without providing any reason or justification.

Winning the competition is not tantamount to ensuring the candidate's employment. The result of the competition serves solely as a recommendation to the Rector in this regard. The final decision concerning the employment will be made by the Rector.

Required Research Experiences

  • RESEARCH FIELD
    Computer science
  • YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
    1 - 4

Offer Requirements

  • REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL
    Computer science: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline,
  • the above-mentioned degree must be recognized in Poland,
  • scientific results (e.g., in the applicant’s master’s thesis or in research publications) in the areas of algorithms or computational complexity (results connected to computational social choice will be a strong plus),
  • proficiency in the English language (at least on the B-2 level).

Specific Requirements

  • Qualifications defined in the Polish Law on Higher Education
  • Full legal capacity
  • Lack of sentence for intentional crime
  • Full public rights
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  • LANGUAGE English
  • LEVEL: good (B2)

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Work location(s)
1 position(s) available at
AGH University of Science and Technology
Poland
Malopolska
Cracow
30-055
Kawiory 21

EURAXESS offer ID: 632216

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