Research Associate

Fixed-term contract - 24 months; full time - 35 hours per week.

We are looking for a Research Associate position in Algorithms and Complexity, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) starting grant “New Approaches to Counting and Sampling” (NACS), led by Dr. Heng Guo in the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh.

The opportunity:

The project NACS aims to explore new frontiers in computational counting and sampling, including developing new algorithms and analysis techniques. Typical tools and topics are Markov chains Monte Carlo, Lovasz local lemma, high dimensional expanders, geometry of polynomials, etc. The successful applicant will be generously supported by the project and will have the opportunity to collaborate with project partners.

Your skills and attributes for success: (NB. These are the essential and desirable criteria that you require from the successful candidate and you must include a minimum of 5)

Essential:

• PhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields
• Evidence of the ability to conduct high-quality research and produce publications in top-tier venues
• Confidence in understanding and handling of complex mathematical ideas. Firm knowledge of randomised algorithms and discrete probability.

Desirable:

• Experience of research in computational counting and sampling
• Outstanding publication record
• Excellence in written and oral communication, planning and time management skills

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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