Postdoc - Combinatorics (Topology, Model Theory, Theoretical Computer Science)
School of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University | Prague
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Four postdoc positions (1+1 year) in Combinatorics are available at School of Computer Science of Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic). Candidates from other areas of Mathematics (e.g., Topology, Model Theory) and Theoretical Computer Science are also encouraged to apply. The positions are offered by the following advisors: - Jan Hubicka [Structural Ramsey theory, homogeneous structures, extension property for partial automorphisms] - Robert Samal [Nowhere-zero flows and cycle-double cover, graphs on surfaces, random embeddings and random graphs] - Martin Tancer [Computational topology or topological, geometric or algebraic combinatorics] - Mykhaylo Tyomkyn [Extremal and probabilistic combinatorics, deterministic processes on graphs] Applications are invited from candidates with a strong background in combinatorics or a related area, who have completed their Ph.D. degree after 1 Jan 2017 (with possible exceptions for childcare or health reasons), or will complete their Ph.D. degree by Autumn 2025. The positions are hosted by the Department of Applied Mathematics (https://kam.mff.cuni.cz) and the Computer Science Institute (https://iuuk.mff.cuni.cz), located in the beautiful historical center of Prague. Prague's location in the heart of Europe makes it easy to travel to many attractive locations, be it for work or leisure. The gross salary of 65000 CZK monthly, including the national health insurance scheme cover. The salary to cost of living ratio is comparable with similar positions in Europe. The price level in Prague can be estimated at Numbeo. *Starting date:* October 2025 (negotiable) The application should contain: * A short letter of motivation (research statement), * Professional CV (including a list of publications), * At least two letters of recommendation, sent directly by the referees. Please state, which one or multiple advisors you would like to work with. *Application deadline:* 28 February, 2025. The application and the recommendation letters are to be sent to postdocs@kam.mff.cuni.cz . Include POSTDOCS25 in the subject of the email. For informal inquiries you may also contact the advisors in question directly.
Last updated: 11 February 2025