openings for PhD student and postdoc at TU Eindhoven
Berg, M.T. de
m.t.d.berg at TUE.nl
Wed Mar 2 09:11:51 PST 2005
OPENINGS in COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY
at the TU Eindhoven (the Netherlands):
1 PhD student, 1 postdoc
The Algorithms group at the TU Eindhoven (the Netherlands) has two
positions
open in the area of computational geometry and I/O-efficient algorithms:
1 position for a PhD student, 1 position for a postdoc.
The PhD student position
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An experimental analysis of multi-functional geometric data structures
Data structures play an important role in applications, and researchers
in
computational geometry have developed many intricate geometric data
structures.
Unfortunately, these structures are not very versatile: each structure
usually can answer only one specific type of query for one specific
type of input data. In a typical application, however, one needs a
multi-functional data structure: a single data structure that can handle
several types of input objects simultaneously, and that can answer
various different queries. In a recent project we are exploring
multi-functional data structures from a theoretical point of view.
The new PhD student will complement this with an experimental
evaluation.
The postdoc position (two years)
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I/O-efficient algorithms for 3D visibility problems
Traditionally, the running time of algorithms in computational
geometry is analyzed in terms of the number of elementary operations
(such as comparisons, additions, etc.) performed by the CPU.
For massive data sets that do not fit into the computer's main
memory, however, the number of I/O-operations usually determines
the actual running time. In this project, the postdoc will work
on algorithms and data structures for 3D visibility problems that
have good I/O-behavior.
WE ASK
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Candidates for the PhD position:
should have a masters degree in computer science or
mathematics, with a firm background in algorithms.
Candidates should also have some experience
(or at least interest) in experimental research.
Candidates for the postdoc position:
should have a PhD in computer science on a topic from
computational geometry or I/O-efficient algorithms.
HOW TO APPLY
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PhD position:
- send a CV, list of grades of masters courses (with an explanation
of the grading scheme used), the names of one or two references,
and an accompanying letter to prof.dr. Mark de Berg (mdberg at win.tue.nl).
postdoc position:
- Send a CV with a list of publications and the names of one or two
references,
and an accompanying letter, to prof.dr. Mark de Berg ( mdberg at win.tue.nl
<mailto:mdberg at win.tue.nl> ).
MORE INFORMATION
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If you want to know more about the project or job conditions, please
contact Mark de Berg ( mdberg at win.tue.nl ). See also the group's website
at http://www.win.tue.nl/algo/
BEING A PhD STUDENT IN THE NETHERLANDS
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In the Netherlands, every PhD student gets paid a salary;
no additional grants are needed. Moreover, although PhD students
sometimes take courses, there is no minimum requirement.
Hence, PhD students are more like employees than like students.
Indeed, the Dutch word for PhD student translates to "research trainee".
The work of a PhD student may include assisting in courses
of BSc or MSc programs of the department. This amounts
to at most 20% of the time; the remaining time is spent on
research and research-related activities.
Foreign PhD students need not speak Dutch: it is easy to get by
with English, not only at the university but also in everyday life.
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