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PhD Student Position in Algorithms, Bergen (Norway), Deadline: 15 October 2008

University of Bergen, Norway

University of Bergen is a city university. Parts of the campus are in fact 
situated in the town centre. We have about 15.000 students and nearly 3.200 
employees. UiB is renowned for its research which holds a high European 
standard and we have several Centres of Excellence (CoE). The University of 
Bergen has a strong international profile which entails close co-operation with 
universities all over the world.

Research Fellow (PhD Candidate) in Algorithms
at Department of Informatics

At the Department of Informatics a 3-year position as Research Fellow is 
available in the field of algorithms, in particular graph algorithms and 
parameterized algorithms, within the project "Paralgo - Parameterized 
Algorithms". The position is financed by The Research Council of Norway from 
December 2008 until December 2011.

A description of the position can be downloaded from the Internet
http://www2.ii.uib.no/forskningsgrupper/algo/positions/

For further information about the position please contact Professor Pinar 
Heggernes, telephone 47 55584175, e-mail pinar.heggernes@ii.uib.no

The research fellow must take part in the Universitys approved PhD programme 
leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Application for admission 
to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, 
will be worked out in collaboration with the research group in question.

The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held 
previous employment as research fellow.

Applicants must have achieved a masters degree or equivalent in computer 
science, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the 
application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission 
requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.

Applicants must in addition document a strong background in graph algorithms 
and parameterized algorithms. Applicants without the necessary background for 
the position will not be found qualified.

Starting salaries at salary level 45 (code 1017/pay framework 20.3) on the 
government salary scale; currently NOK 353,200 gross p.a; following ordinary 
meriting regulations (wage range 45-51).

Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation 
committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the 
rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for 
Academic Positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to 
the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a 
personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex 
composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. 
Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for 
the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when 
recruiting staff to scientific positions.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the 
position at any time.

Application and CV should be sent via the link "Apply for this position". 
First time users of this system have to register. Read the instructions 
for this on page http://www.ii.uib.no/~pinar/PhD.html

The application should contain a brief statement of research interests and 
motivation and the names and contact details of two referees.

Copies of diplomas/transcripts (bachelor and master) and testimonials as well 
as scientific works including a list of publications should be sent as 
attachment to application.

Closing date for applications: 15 October 2008.

Quote reference number: 2008/10649

Bewerbungsschluss: 15.10.2008