[TYPES/announce] PostDoc Position in Quantitative Modeling at Aalborg University

[Max Tschaikowski]

PostDoc Position in Quantitative Modeling at Aalborg University, Denmark
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We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with interest in formal
quantitative modeling.

The position is for one year with the possibility for an extension for
one year. The tentative starting date is February 2020 or soon thereafter.

Applicants are required to demonstrate strong background and
understanding in formal methods. An ideal candidate would have
experience with

--- Formal quantitative modeling using Markov chains or systems of
differential equations and;
--- Tool development facilitating the use of formal methods in practice.

The envisaged research will focus on the development of novel
optimality/verification preserving reduction techniques for quantitative
models. The PostDoc will be supervised by Max Tschaikowski and be a
member of the DEIS group of Kim Larsen. She/he will be expected to
perform independent research, collaborate with team members and help
with the supervision of PhD and MSc students as appropriate.

The envisaged research will build upon the publications listed below and
the accompanying software tool ERODE
(http://sysma.imtlucca.it/tools/erode/).

L. Cardelli, M. Tribastone, M. Tschaikowski, and A. Vandin.
Maximal aggregation of polynomial dynamical systems.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2017

L. Cardelli, M. Tribastone, M. Tschaikowski, and A. Vandin.
Symbolic computation of differential equivalences.
Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages (POPL), 2016


Host institution: The Computer Science Department at Aalborg University
takes a leading international position within data management and
verification. It is a very young university (1974) but with a strong
international profile in Mathematics, and Computer Science &
Engineering, also hosting the two most highly cited Computer Scientists
of the country. Denmark in general and Aalborg in particular are known
for their excellent quality of life. Denmark took the top spot on the
United Nation's World Happiness Report, 2013 & 2014 & 2016 and came in
third in the 2015 report:
http://www.visitdenmark.co.uk/en-gb/denmark/art/happiest-people-world .


Application procedure: The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree
before the appointment day. In addition to an academic CV and
recommendation letters, the applicant should provide a short cover
letter which describes the applicant’s background, research interests
and initial thoughts and ideas. More specifically, interested applicants
should provide the following:

- A cover letter describing the reasons for applying, qualifications in
relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position.
- Current academic curriculum vitae.
- Letters of recommendation (2 - 3).
- Copies of relevant certificates (Master of Science and PhD). On
request you could be asked for an official English translation.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position (e.g., secured
scientific grants, participation in committees or boards, organization
of scientific events, etc.).
- Personal data.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Tschaikowski (
tschaikowski at cs.aau.dk / www.maxtschaikowski.com ).

Applications should be send by email to Max Tschaikowski.

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