The Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position, starting as early as July 1st, 2026 in the area of Theoretical Computing Science (e.g., Data Structures & Algorithm; Streaming, Sketching, and Big Data Algorithms; Computational Complexity; Discrete Optimization; etc.)

Website: https://iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/UOA-Careers/job/3263
Email: cs.ea@ualberta.ca

The CS department at Lund University invites applications for postdocs in combinatorial optimization and/or TCS. The application deadline is January 16, 2026. See https://jakobnordstrom.se/openings/Postdoc-Lund-260116.html for more information and instructions how to apply. Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Jakob Nordstrom (jakob.nordstrom@cs.lth.se).

Website: https://jakobnordstrom.se/openings/Postdoc-Lund-260116.html
Email: jakob.nordstrom@cs.lth.se

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense/Vejle, Denmark invites applications for positions in Algorithms at the levels of assistant and associate professor. The intended starting date is August 1, 2026 with room for flexibility. Fluency in English is required, whereas knowledge of Danish is not a prerequisite for application.

Website: https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3319?lastSelectedFacet=CATEGORIES&selectedCategoriesFacet=300000002425904
Email: kslarsen@imada.sdu.dk

Postdoctoral and PhD positions are available in Or Zamir’s group at TAU, on topics including Algorithms, Data Structures, Complexity, Cryptography, and the foundations of (provably) secure ML, as well as their interplay with Graph Theory and Combinatorics. The group is part of a vibrant TCS community at TAU.

To enquire, please email your CV to Or Zamir. For full consideration, contact by Jan 15.

Website: https://zamir.prof/
Email: orzamir@tauex.tau.ac.il

The Quantum Algorithms and Applications Collaboratory (QuAAC) at Sandia Labs is seeking a postdoc to broadly work on quantum algorithms, advantages, and applications. Of particular interest is research at the interface of quantum algorithms/complexity and optimization. We encourage you to apply even if you are not currently an expert in quantum algorithms but are passionate about becoming one.

Website: https://cg.sandia.gov/psc/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=696105&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1
Email: odparek@sandia.gov

The Quantum Algorithms and Applications Collaboratory (QuAAC) at Sandia Labs is seeking a postdoc to broadly work on quantum algorithms, advantages, and applications. Of particular interest is research at the interface of quantum algorithms/complexity and optimization. We encourage you to apply even if you are not currently an expert in quantum algorithms but are passionate about becoming one.

Website: https://cg.sandia.gov/psp/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=696170&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1
Email: odparek@sandia.gov

The Computer Science Department at Georgetown University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026.

We are looking for candidates whose work focuses on the broader area of Theory of Computing which includes complexity theory, algorithms, quantum computing, cryptography, differential privacy, algorithmic game theory, and theory of machine learning

Website: https://cs.georgetown.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-in-theory-of-computing/
Email: cs-admin-support@georgetown.edu

Postdoc inquiries will be viewable by all our group’s faculty. Individual faculty may then reach out in the case of matched interests. Please send a cover letter, CV, and research statement to the email below. In CV please list at least 3 references. In cover letter please identify faculty of interest. Also, have references submit letters to the e-mail below, with your name in the subject line.

Website: https://theory.cs.berkeley.edu/postdoc.html
Email: tcs-postdoc-inquiries@lists.eecs.berkeley.edu

The Center for AI and Natural Sciences invites applications from PhD holders in mathematics, theoretical computer science, or related fields. We seek candidates with strong research potential in mathematics and/or algorithms. The position offers an annual salary of 77,880,000 KRW plus a research grant. The initial 2-year term may be renewed once.

– CV, publication list, research plan, 3 letters

Website: https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202510140001
Email: aikias@kias.re.kr

A full-time postdoc position is available in Karl Bringmann’s research group on Fine-Grained Algorithms & Complexity, which will be established at ETH Zurich in January 2026.

This position may optionally be joint with Danupon Nanongkai’s group at Max Planck Institute for Informatics, spending one year at ETH and one year at MPI.

Website: https://people.mpi-inf.mpg.de/~kbringma/jobopenings.html
Email: karl.bringmann@inf.ethz.ch