Job description

As a Ph D TA candidate you will develop new models, algorithms and systems to help with the design and planning challenges of the energy transition. In particular, you will look at this from the perspective of combinatorial and geometric optimization (e.g. fitting solar panels, routing power distribution lines). In many cases, classical algorithms exist that solve a simplified version of the problem, but they are rarely realistic enough to give results that can be used in the real world. You will develop more practical solutions, which will involve algorithm design, analysis and engineering.
You will be employed in the Algorithms (ALGO) cluster, which studies the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures, one of the core areas within computer science. Research in our cluster ranges from curiosity-driven to motivated by concrete applications, and from purely theoretical to experimental. In all cases, the goal is to understand the underlying principles of the developed solutions and to formally prove their properties. Our approaches frequently combine the rigorous methods from algorithmic theory – which give performance guarantees with respect to both the quality of solutions and the running time of algorithms – with efficient engineering to achieve results of both theoretical and practical significance.
The Ph D TA position is for 5 years with 25% of your time spent on education.

Job requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in computer science.
• A research-oriented attitude.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,872 max. €3,670).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Information and application

About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Thomas C. van Dijk, t.c.v.dijk@tue.nl.
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Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of any publications and the contact information of a reference.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible; applications received by 15 September will receive full consideration. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.