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Research Associate
(m/f/d) /
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Institute of Algorithms and Complexity
Remuneration EG 13  TV-L 
Start of employment April 1st 2025
Application deadline February 18th 2025
Scope full time, fixed term until March 31st 2028


The Institute for Algorithms and Complexity is a research institute of the TUHH - Technical University of Hamburg. It develops efficient methods for solving important computational problems in economics, engineering, and social sciences. It offers students comprehensive training in theoretical computer science. The institute consists of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that is involved in various national and international scientific collaborations.

The institute is located in the newly built Hamburg Innovation Port, which is located right at the Harburg harbour with great views of the harbour and Hamburg's famous opera house (Elbphilharmonie). Several other computer science institutes of the TU Hamburg are located in the area, as well as DASHH - Data Science in Hamburg, the Helmholtz Graduate School for the Structure of Matter, and the German Air and Space Research Center (DLR). They are all located in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which is Germany's second largest city, home to a population of about 1.8 million people. It is a famous city of entertainment, trade and commerce, with several universities and much research in algorithms.

YOUR TASKS

  • research on algorithm design, analysis and engineering for combinatorial optimization problems
  • publishing research results at relevant computer science / mathematics conferences and their presentation, and publications in high-impact journals
  • modeling of real-life optimization problems and their solution in collaboration with academic and industrial partners
  • commitment to learning and knowledge sharing tasks at the Institute for Algorithms and Complexity
  • assistance with teaching duties

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

  • Excellent university degree in computer science, (applied) mathematics, operations research or related field

Required knowledge and personal skills

  • Interest in algorithm design, algorithm engineering, complexity theory, or algorithmic game theory/mechanism design
  • Strong background in algorithms, like distributed, parallel computing, approximation, parameterized, online or optimization algorithms
  • Very good written and oral communication skills in English for publications, presentations and project meetings
  • Programming experience is considered a plus

    OUR OFFER

    • a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
    • 30 day vacation per year
    • good public transport connections
    • company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits


    At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.

    With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.


    For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Mnich, Email: algo@tuhh.de



    We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

    The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.

    Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.

    Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.


    Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
    Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
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