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Postdoc at Bocconi University (apply by January 15, 2027)
A 2-year postdoc position in algorithms at Bocconi. About our theory group: https://cs.unibocconi.eu/research/theory About life in Milan: https://lucatrevisan.wordpress.com/category/places/bocconi/ Salary range: EUR45–60k gross per year (researchers moving from abroad can benefit from a very favorable fiscal regime).
Website: https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=1013
Email: adam.polak@unibocconi.it
Theory and Algorithms: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Computer Science at University of New Mexico (apply by December 5, 2026)
The Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We welcome candidates in all areas of computing, particularly those with expertise in quantum computing, theory and algorithms, or cybersecurity.
Website: https://cs.unm.edu/news/2026/10/assistant-professor-position.html
Email: saia@unm.edu
TENURE-TRACK / TENURED FACULTY AT INSAIT at INSAIT – Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (apply by January 31, 2027)
INSAIT invites applications for multiple faculty positions in Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, and Complexity. Modelled after top research institutes, INSAIT offers world-class facilities, competitive salaries, generous funding for hiring and travel, and full research autonomy. We welcome applicants of all ranks, including tenured faculty to co-lead and grow the new Theory group.
Website: https://insait.ai/faculty/
Email: contact@insait.ai
POSTDOC AT INSAIT at INSAIT – Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (apply by January 31, 2027)
INSAIT invites applications for multiple postdoctoral positions in Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, and Complexity. Modelled after top research institutes, INSAIT offers world-class facilities, competitive salaries, and generous funding for research and travel. We welcome outstanding researchers eager to contribute to the research of the ERC Advanced Grant-funded Theory@INSAIT group.
Website: https://insait.ai/post-doc-at-insait/
Email: contact@insait.ai
Ph.D. student at West Virginia University (apply by December 15, 2026)
My lab has a fully funded position for a Ph.D. student. Skills needed: Linear and Integer Programming, some exposure to programming. Undergrad in CS or Industrial Engineering.
Website: https://community.wvu.edu/~krsubramani/
Email: k.subramani@mail.wvu.edu
Postdoc at UC Berkeley (apply by December 1, 2026)
The Simons Institute at UC Berkeley invites applications for two new postdoctoral-level research fellowships for a two-year period on the intersections of AI and TCS. Postdocs will be associated with the Institute’s newly established Research Pod for AI and TCS.
Website: https://simons.berkeley.edu/research-pods/ai-for-tcs-research-pod
Email: cawinter@berkeley.edu
Postdoc at University of Colorado Boulder (apply by December 15, 2026)
A postdoctoral position in theoretical computer science is available to work with Huck Bennett at the University of Colorado Boulder. The postdoc will perform research independently, with the PI, and with the PI’s group on topics including lattices, error-correcting codes, fine-grained complexity, algebraic and geometric algorithms, and more.
Website: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/75672
Email: huck.bennett@colorado.edu
Ph.D. Positions in Theoretical Computer Science at Boston College (apply by December 15, 2026)
Boston College invites applications for a the newly established Ph.D. program. The doctoral program will specialize in two broad research areas theory of computation and artificial intelligence/machine learning. For more information contact the program Director Sergio Alvarez.
Website: https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/computer-science/academics/phd.html
Email: sergio.alvarez@bc.edu
Open-Rank Faculty Position in Foundational Artificial Intelligence at Rice University (apply by December 1, 2026)
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for one open-rank faculty position in foundational artificial intelligence. We seek candidates who advance the statistical, mathematical, computational, or algorithmic foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific machine learning.
Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/195687
Email: maryama@rice.edu
Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University at Princeton University (apply by November 15, 2026)
I invite applications for a postdoc position in complexity theory at Princeton University
Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/191810
Email: ran.raz.mail@gmail.com