Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (Algorithmics) | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter / Doktorandin bzw. Doktorand (m/w/d)

Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Oct 22, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This position is for a highly motivated Doctoral Candidate to join the Chair of Algorithmics within the Institute of Theoretical Computer Science at TU Dresden, a leading German University of Excellence. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge scientific research focused on the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures. Key research areas include Randomized, Online, Approximation, and Streaming Algorithms, as well as adaptive data structures and algorithmic geometry. Day-to-day responsibilities involve conducting research aimed at publication in top conferences and journals, participating in teaching activities, and supervising Master's and Bachelor's students. The role requires a scientific university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field, strong foundational knowledge in algorithms, and demonstrated research experience. This is a three-year, fixed-term position with the option for extension, explicitly aimed at achieving a doctoral qualification.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) or impending M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field

Experience

  • • Research experience demonstrated through publications or a relevant Master's thesis

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract for three years (with option for extension); Goal of scientific further qualification (Doctorate/Ph.D.)