[Proof Complexity] PhD student position on the algorithms aspects of automated theorem proving - University of Bergen (Norway)

[Mateus de Oliveira Oliveira]

Hi,

the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen (Norway)
has announced a 3 years PhD position in Algorithms
<https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/168659/phd-position-in-algorithms>.
The focus of
the position will be on the algorithmic aspects of automated reasoning,
and in particular, in the algorithms aspects of automated theorem proving.
The position is part of the project

"Automated Theorem Proving from the Mindset of Parameterized Complexity
Theory",

which is funded by the Research Council of Norway.  The deadline for
the application is* 05/May/2019*. Late applications will not be considered.
You are recommended to apply as soon as possible. The starting date is
01/August/2019, or as soon as possible thereafter. The annual salary is
NOK 449 400 before taxes (approx EUR 47000 per year before taxes).
The full announcement for the position, including instructions on how to
apply,
can be found here
<https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/168659/phd-position-in-algorithms>
.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about the
position.
I have also prepared a short FAQ below.

Mateus de Oliveira Oliveira
mateus.oliveira at uib.no
www.unitslice.org/mateus

Best regards,

Mateus

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*FAQ: *

*About Bergen: *

*Q:* So how does Bergen look like?
*A:* Like in these pictures
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.

*Q:* Is Bergen Cold?
*A:* Not so much. Please read this article
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen#Climate>in Wikipedia for a lot
of information about climate in Bergen.  The temperatures shown
in the average high and average low feel just right.

*About Requirements: *

*Q:* Do I need to have completed my Master's degree before applying?
*A: *No. But you will need to have it completed before 01/August/2019.
You cannot be employed as a PhD student at the University of Bergen
without a Master degree (or equivalent).

*Q:* Do I need to have publications to apply for the position?
*A:* Previous publication is not a requirement, but of course, they may
be used to access your ability to produce scientific work. So you are
encouraged to attach any publication/preprint/thesis in which you are a
co-author. Please see the formal announcement for more information.

*Q:* Do I need to know Parameterized Complexity, and/or Automated
Theorem Proving?
*A:* Previous knowledge of parameterized complexity theory and/or
automated theorem proving is not a requirement, but it counts positively.
The most important thing is that the applicant has a strong background
in a relevant subfield of theoretical computer science. Examples of relevant
fields are: algorithms, complexity theory, proof complexity theory, type
theory,
automata theory, computational logic, combinatorics, graph theory, etc.

*Q:* Do I need to know how to program?
*A:* You will need to be able to program. An estimated workload is about 70%
of working on theory and 30% on programming.

*About the application: *

*Q: *What is the most important thing in the application?
*A:* The most important part of the written application will be your
motivation
letter, explaining why you are a great candidate for the position.
Statements
made on the letter should be corroborated by objective evidence, like course
grades, publications, etc. Selected candidates may be called for an
interview.
Interpersonal skills, such as the ability to collaborate will have a good
weight
in the selection process.

*Q:* Should I attach letters of reference?
*A:* This is not a requirement. But you need to name two references, which
may or may not be contacted.