Master SOP

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Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in Mathematics (Combinatorics and/or Discrete Mathematics) or Computer Science (Algorithms). Master students can apply, provided they complete their final master exam before 31.07.2026. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
Competence in Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms is a requirement.
Competence in Extremal Combinatorics and/or Parameterized Complexity is an advantage.
A solid publication record at the top Computer Science conferences, such as STOC, FOCS, SODA, ICALP, ESA, or high-ranked journals, like TALG, JCTB, Combinatorica, or equivalent top venues is an advantage.
Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
Applicants must have good written and oral English skills.

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Algorithms and Extremal Combinatorics at the Department of Informatics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is subject to financing by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) grant 355137 “From Extremal Combinatorics to Algorithms and Back”.

PhD in Computer Science (Algorithms)

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spring	Feb 1, 2026