Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Algorithms

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA), SDU, Odense, invites applications for positions in Algorithms at the levels of assistant and associate professor. Applicants are asked to state in their letter of application on which level they wish to apply. The intended starting date is 1 August 2024 with room for flexibility.

The current focus areas of the Algorithms research conducted at IMADA include combinatorial optimization, online algorithms, graph theory, data structures, complexity theory, cryptology, and algorithmic cheminformatics. We are interested in strong applicants who can contribute to these topics or complement them with new and promising directions, including applications of algorithms.

We are looking for candidates
* With a PhD and research background in Computer Science with a focus on Algorithms.
* With a strong track record of publications in top-level conferences and journals, relative to academic age.
* Who can contribute to teaching and advising in the department's Bachelor, Master’s and PhD programmes in Computer Science. The ability to support related degrees (such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) is a plus.

For applicants for a position of assistant professor, we expect a research track record that shows considerable potential. An appointment as assistant professor lasts for three years, and contingent on successful completion of a lecturer training programme and a positive performance evaluation, a permanent position as associate professor is normally opened, for which the assistant professor can apply.

For applicants for a position of associate professor, we expect a recognized research track record of more than four years after the PhD and demonstrated ability to direct independent research projects and obtain external funding. In addition, applicants are expected to have substantial experience in teaching and supervision. The associate professorship position is a tenured position.

Fluency in English is required, whereas knowledge of Danish is not a prerequisite for application. More than half of the research staff members in computer science have international backgrounds. Successful applicants will be offered Danish courses by the university.

For further information and questions on the positions, please contact the Head of the Algorithms Section, Professor Kim Skak Larsen, [email protected].

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a modern, inclusive, international, and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Research at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is organised in five main research sections:
* Algorithms
* Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages
* Data Science and Statistics
* Computational Science
* Topology, Algebra, Analysis and Geometry.
There are also strong traditions and options for collaboration across sections, departments, and faculties.

The department also hosts the SDU eScience Centre, a national provider of HPC infrastructure for research, and thus offers access to attractive computational resources for research, teaching, and industry. Besides the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in Computer Science, the department offers BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics economics, a BSc degree in artificial intelligence, and an MSc degree in data science.

The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees and 115 different study programmes in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark.

Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city centre with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's famous fairy tale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population and hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.

Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The application must include the following:
• A curriculum vitae
• A full list of publications
• Copies of all publications on which the applicant wishes to be evaluated
• A brief survey of the applicant's most important research results and research plans for the next three years
• A teaching portfolio. (Not applicable for assistant professors.)

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply online". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.

Since not all members of the appointment committee are Danish-speaking, it is recommended that your application is submitted in English.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.