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PhD student position in Type Theory, Nottingham (U.K.), Deadline: 20 June 2009

PhD position in Type Theory at Nottingham
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A new PhD position is available in the Functional Programming Laboratory at
the University of Nottingham. The topic of research for the project is
"Programming and Reasoning with Infinite Structures": it consists in the
theoretical study and development of software tools for coinductive types
and structured corecursion.

The candidate must be a UK resident with an excellent degree in Computer
Science or Mathematics at MSc (preferred) or BSc level (first class or
equivalent). The applicant should have a good background in mathematical
logic, theoretical computer science or functional programming. (S)he should
be interested doing research in type theory, constructive mathematics,
category theory and foundations of formal reasoning.

We offer: PhD place with living expenses (standard UK level) for 3 years.
The grants also provide laptops and travel expenses for conference and
workshop visits. Nottingham University provides a vibrant research
environment in the Functional Programming Laboratory.

Deadline for applications: 20 June 2009.
Send a cover letter and your CV to Venanzio Capretta (vxc@cs.nott.ac.uk).
Please contact me for any additional information that you need.