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# Job offer

- **Company:** EURAXESS
- **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Graph Theory, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/tu-darmstadt/job/56438

## About the Role

The Algorithmic graph theory group in the department of mathematics at the Technical University Darmstadt seeks to fill several open full-time positions for PostDocs. We are looking for candidates who seek (further) academic qualification in one or more of the following fields:

 * structural graph theory;
 * design of algorithms on discrete structure;
 * finite model theory. structures, PhD or equivalent, * Outstanding PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field at the start of the employment;
 * Interest and ambition for mathematical research;
 * Active participation in an open, vibrant, and collaborative research atmosphere within the group;
 * Solid background appropriate to the applicant's stage of career in one or more of the following areas:
 - structural graph theory;
 - design of algorithms on discrete structures;
 - finite model theory., Technical University of Darmstadt offers varied and challenging assignments, freedom to work independently, the latest technologies, good collaboration between colleagues in partnership, needs-based training opportunities and customised personnel development.

## Description

* graph algorithms, particularly parametrised and approximation algorithms;
 * graph decompositions, width measures, and decomposition-obstruction dualities;
 * algorithmic and structural aspects of graph classes;
 * graph minors and graphs on surfaces;
 * vertex-minors and structural theory of matroids;
 * structural theory of sparse graphs;
 * coarse graph theory;
 * descriptive complexity theory;
 * logic on graphs and other discrete structures, particularly algorithmic aspects and expressive power;
 * elements of model theory, particularly stable theories and dependent theories.

Candidates are expected to have international research experience in one or more of the topics listed above, witnessed by a strong publication record in mathematical journals and/or conferences in theoretical computer science.


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