Call for Ph.D. Students and Post-docs

The Computer Science Theory Group of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel) is looking for excellent students and young researchers with a strong background in Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematics for postdoctoral and Ph.D. positions at the research laboratory headed by Klim Efremenko and supported by ERC grant. The main research topic of the laboratory is Theoretical Computer Science including Computational Complexity, Proof Complexity,  Error Correcting Codes, Communication complexity, and Information Theory.  

The positions include a generous, competitive salary and funding for equipment and travel. Successful applicants will become members of the theory group at Ben-Gurion University, which now includes

Klim Efremenko (Codes, Interactive communication)

Dmitry Ityskson (Computational and Proof complexity)

Meirav Zehavi (Parameterized Complexity and Algorithms)

Michael Elkin (Graph Algorithms)

Dean Doron (Pseudorandomness)

Jonathan Mosheiff (Error Correcting Codes)

Or Sattat (Quantum Computation)

Amos Beimel (Cryptography)

Aryeh Kontorovich (Theory of Machine Learning)

Natan Rubin (Computational Geometry)

Shakhar Smorodinsky (Discrete Math)

Ofer Neiman (Graph Algorithms)

Collaborations with researchers from other Israeli and international universities are also encouraged.

To apply, submit to: klim@bgu.ac.il 

• your CV, including the list of publications
• a short cover letter that may include any additional details
• the list of 3 referees (with names, affiliations, and emails) who agree to provide a recommendation letter.

The application deadline is May 10, 2024, 23:59 AoE. Applications submitted after the deadline will be handled unless the positions are filled.

The starting date is flexible but preferably October 2024

The duration of study for PhD students is 3-5 years. The duration of a postdoc position is 1-3 years.

Who is eligible?

To apply for PhD student position, the applicant must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) by the starting date.

To apply for a postdoctoral researcher position, the applicant must have a completed Ph.D. by the starting date.  An advantage will be given to candidates having a publication record at top/central venues.

Contacts

If you have any informal questions, you can contact Dmitry Itsykson (itsykson at bgu.ac.il) or Klim Efremenko (klim at bgu.ac.il)