NSF-Funded Postdoc: Theoretical CS-CS-Algorithms & Complexity

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of theoretical computer science with emphasis on algorithm design and computational complexity in mathematical programming. The position is NSF-funded for two years beginning January 1, 2027 (possible extension).

Duties include conducting research on combinatorial optimization, attending conferences, reading literature, and teaching one course

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science or operations research.
• Expertise in computational complexity and game theory.
• Postdoctoral research in theoretical computer science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on combinatorial optimization problems.
• Attend research conferences and read literature to stay current.
• Teach one course in theoretical computer science.

Skills

Theoretical CS

Algorithm design

Combinatorial optimization

Education

PhD in computer science or operations research

Job description

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of theoretical computer science with emphasis on algorithm design and computational complexity in mathematical programming. The position is NSF-funded for two years beginning January 1, 2027 (possible extension).

Duties include conducting research on combinatorial optimization, attending conferences, reading literature, and teaching one course