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PostDoc Position in Quantitative Modeling at Aalborg University, Denmark ************************************************************************ We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with interest in formal quantitative modeling. The position is for one year with the possibility for an extension for one year. The tentative starting date is February 2020 or soon thereafter. Applicants are required to demonstrate strong background and understanding in formal methods. An ideal candidate would have experience with --- Formal quantitative modeling using Markov chains or systems of differential equations and; --- Tool development facilitating the use of formal methods in practice. The envisaged research will focus on the development of novel optimality/verification preserving reduction techniques for quantitative models. The PostDoc will be supervised by Max Tschaikowski and be a member of the DEIS group of Kim Larsen. She/he will be expected to perform independent research, collaborate with team members and help with the supervision of PhD and MSc students as appropriate. The envisaged research will build upon the publications listed below and the accompanying software tool ERODE (http://sysma.imtlucca.it/tools/erode/). L. Cardelli, M. Tribastone, M. Tschaikowski, and A. Vandin. Maximal aggregation of polynomial dynamical systems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), 2017 L. Cardelli, M. Tribastone, M. Tschaikowski, and A. Vandin. Symbolic computation of differential equivalences. Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages (POPL), 2016 Host institution: The Computer Science Department at Aalborg University takes a leading international position within data management and verification. It is a very young university (1974) but with a strong international profile in Mathematics, and Computer Science & Engineering, also hosting the two most highly cited Computer Scientists of the country. Denmark in general and Aalborg in particular are known for their excellent quality of life. Denmark took the top spot on the United Nation's World Happiness Report, 2013 & 2014 & 2016 and came in third in the 2015 report: http://www.visitdenmark.co.uk/en-gb/denmark/art/happiest-people-world . Application procedure: The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree before the appointment day. In addition to an academic CV and recommendation letters, the applicant should provide a short cover letter which describes the applicant’s background, research interests and initial thoughts and ideas. More specifically, interested applicants should provide the following: - A cover letter describing the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position. - Current academic curriculum vitae. - Letters of recommendation (2 - 3). - Copies of relevant certificates (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation. - Additional qualifications in relation to the position (e.g., secured scientific grants, participation in committees or boards, organization of scientific events, etc.). - Personal data. For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Tschaikowski ( tschaikow...@cs.aau.dk / www.maxtschaikowski.com ). Applications should be send by email to Max Tschaikowski. ************************************************************************