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PhD student position in Theoretical Computer Science, Kassel (Germany), Deadline: 16 Jul 2010

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the 
University of Kassel, Germany, announces an open full-time position in 
theoretical computer science at the research assistant / associate level 
(paid according to EG13 TV-H). The position is available immediately and 
should ideally be filled no later than October 1st, 2010.

The successful candidate will join the newly formed research group "Formal 
Methods and Verification" headed by Prof. Martin Lange. Research of the 
group will focus on topics around computational logic with applications in 
program verification etc.

An opportunity to study and work towards a PhD is given. Still, the 
position could also be filled at the post-doc level. The position is 
initially available for two years but is expected to continue to be funded 
through research projects afterwards. The position carries teaching 
commitments of 4 hours per week during term time (roughly amounting to 
assisting on 1-2 courses per semester).

The successful candidate should
- possess an MSc or equivalent diploma in computer science or related areas, or 
be very close
   to completion of such studies;
- have a good background in theoretical computer science;
- have the skills to study towards a PhD;
- show interest in areas like computational logic, formal methods, program 
analysis and
   verification, etc.;
- welcome the opportunity to help build up the research group.
Knowledge of the German language prior to employment is not a formal 
requirement but some
of the teaching will have to be done in German. Thus, the successful candidate 
should be able
to quickly acquire a good knowledge of written and spoken German.

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Martin Lange via
"martin <dot> lange <at> uni <minus> kassel <dot> de" or +49/0 561 804 6261.

Applications should
- clearly state the reference number 14089,
- contain a CV, a statement explaining the candidate's research interests, and 
contact details of
   people who would be able to provide letters of recommendation,
- be directed to " Präsident der Universität Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany" or 
electronically to
   pvabt3@uni-kassel.de.

Deadline for applications: July 16th, 2010
Official job announcement (in German):
http://www.uni-kassel.de/pvabt3/stellen/extern/14089.ghk