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RISC Curriculum in Symbolic Computation

Symbolic computation is the subarea of mathematics and computer science which solves problems on symbolic objects representable on a computer. The Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC) at the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, is an international institute with its research focus on various branches of symbolic computation. Research intersts of RISC include

• Algebraic Geometry
• Algorithmic Combinatorics
• Automated Reasoning
• Computer Algebra
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Formal Methods
• Scientific Computing

For almost twenty years RISC has been offering a specical PhD program in Symbolic Computation which has has found recognition world-wide. About 25 Ph.D. students, most of them from foreign countries, are currently participating in this program. In the frame of its doctorate program, RISC offers

• a curriculum with courses and seminars in English
• fellowships for covering living expenses in Austria
• access to latest research results in the field
• an inspiring location in a medieval castle
• contacts to leading scientists at RISC and all over the world

RISC seeks applications of excellent and highly motivated students with a university degree in mathematics and/or computer science. Experience in symbolic computation is advantageous but no formal requirement. For starting your Ph.D. studies at RISC in

October 2010

please send your application before Feburary 15, 2010.

In case of available funding applications will also be considered throughout the year.

Curriculum	Flyer	Poster

Requirements for Applications 2010/2011

The minimum requirement is a master's degree, preferably in mathematics or computer science. For applying, please send the following material:

• an application letter,
• a curriculum vitae and a photograph,
• a list of all courses that you have taken during your university studies, including the number of hours credited and the grades,
• a copy of your master's thesis or any other publications, if available,
• at least two written recommendations, preferably by international scientists.

Please be aware that the first year at RISC-Linz is a test period. After this year, starting in October 2010, the RISC-Linz faculty decides about your final acceptance as a Ph.D. student.

Please submit your application electronically at

https://portal.risc.jku.at/phd/application

Deadline for the application for the academic year 2010/11 is February 15, 2010. In March you will be notified about the decision. In case of available funding applications will also be considered throughout the year.

For questions or comments to our doctoral program, please contact

Günter Landsmann,
Graduate Studies Coordinator,
RISC-Linz, Johannes Kepler University, A-4040 Linz, Austria.

Important Note:

Students at Austrian universities are charged tuition fees. Since these fees depend on citizenship we refer to the information at Johannes Kepler University Linz.