The Centre for Discrete Mathematics and its Applications (DIMAP) has been established in March 2007 by the University of Warwick, partially funded by an EPSRC Science and Innovation Award EP/D063191/1 of £3.8 million. The Centre builds on a collaboration among

• the Department of Computer Science,
• the Warwick Mathematics Institute, and
• the Operational Research and Management Sciences group in the Warwick Business School.

The DIMAP is co-located in the adjacent new Computer Science and Mathematics buildings and it is directed by a Management Board led by Prof. Artur Czumaj, with the advice on scientific direction from the DIMAP Advisory Board.

Vision for the Centre

DIMAP is a multidisciplinary research centre supporting an internationally competitive programme of research in discrete modelling, algorithmic analysis, and combinatorial (discrete) optimisation. It aims to support a thriving Industrial Affiliates Programme, and develop collaborative research rooted in discrete mathematics, involving researchers at other UK universities. The Centre also contributes to the development of undergraduate modules and taught postgraduate modules within degrees offered by the participating departments. With a number of internationally renowned researchers, an extensive programme of scientific seminars (including Combinatorics Seminar), international workshops and visiting researchers, and a multidisciplinary angle, DIMAP is one of the leading international research centres in discrete mathematics and its applications in computer science and operational research.

Positions

DIMAP has already appointed several internationally renowned researchers, including the following:

• Prof Graham Cormode at the Department of Computer Science,
• Dr Xuan Vinh Doan at the Warwick Business School,
• Dr Matthias Englert at the Department of Computer Science,
• Prof Daniel Král' holding a joint post at the Department of Computer Science and the Warwick Mathematics Institute,
• Dr Vadim V. Lozin at the Warwick Mathematics Institute,
• Prof Oleg Pikhurko at the Warwick Mathematics Institute, and
• Prof Maxim Sviridenko at the Department of Computer Science.

DIMAP has funded also several post-doc positions and PhD fellowships, with the appointments at the Department of Computer Science, the Warwick Mathematics Institute, and the Warwick Business School.

New positions

Currently, DIMAP and the three involved departments have several position available.

• Two 4-year PhD studentships in Extremal Combinatorics starting in October 2013 or earlier are available in connection with the ERC funded project »Extremal Combinatorics«. These studentships are suitable for candidates with an interest in combinatorics and graph theory. One aspect of this broad project is to apply tools from analysis, algebra, convex optimisation and probability theory to problems of discrete mathematics; in particular, candidates with a strong background in one of these areas are also encouraged to apply.
  Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Oleg Pikhurko.

• (Expired:) Research fellowship in Extremal Combinatorics starting between 1 October 2013 and 1 January 2014. For a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), we are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to work in extremal combinatorics under supervision of Oleg Pikhurko. While the main directions of the project will be asymptotic extremal problems for graphs and k-uniform hypergraphs (such as the Turan function and Ramsey numbers), previous experience in these areas is not required. More importantly, we will be looking for the depth of your research and your proficiency in applying probabilistic, analytic, or algebraic methods to problems of discrete mathematics. In particular, a familiarity with regularity lemmas, graph limits, or flag algebras will be a strong asset.
  Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Oleg Pikhurko.
• (Expired:) Research fellowship in Algorithm Design or Extremal Combinatorics starting on 1 September 2013 (negotiable) until 30 November 2015. You will be expected to perform high quality research in algorithm design and extremal combinatorics under the supervision of Professor Daniel Kral within the framework of an ERC funded project Classes of Combinatorial Objects: from Structure to Algorithms (CCOSA). You will possess a PhD or an equivalent qualification in Mathematics or Computer Science and have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: graph theory, extremal combinatorics, model theory and fixed parameter tractability. The post is based in Department of Computer Science but a close interaction with members of Warwick Mathematics Institute and members of the DIMAP centre is expected.
  Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Daniel Kral.
• (Expired:) The Department of Computer Science at the University of Warwick invites applications from candidates with proven excellence in research in computer science for the new opening as Assistant Professor in Computer Science. Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, should be able to demonstrate excellent research potential in computer science, and should be capable of research leadership, e.g., co-supervising MSc and PhD students in Computer Science and contributing to the preparation of research grants. Ideally the candidate will complement the research in the Department (e.g., related to the research at the FoCS group), but other research areas will also be considered. Special considerations will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary interests and industrial research experience. Candidates should also have excellent teaching skills as they will be expected to deliver taught modules in Computer Science and contribute to curriculum development. Applicants should submit their applications online as described in detail at https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/academic/job10276.html.
  The closing date/time for applications was midnight (British time) at the end of Monday, January 7, 2013.
  For any other information, please see https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/academic/job10276.html.
  Informal enquiries may be directed to Artur Czumaj.
• (Expired:) Warwick Mathematics Institute has new openings for Assistant Professorship(s) and Associate Professorship(s) in any area of Applied or Pure Mathematics. Outstanding candidates with proven excellence in research in any area of mathematics (including discrete mathematics) were welcome to apply.
  Ref No: 72260-102. Closing date for applications: December 7, 2012, and applicants must ensure that three recommendation letters reach Georgina dot Copeland at warwick dot ac dot uk by then.
• (Expired:) DIMAP has a new opening for a postdoc in the broadly understood area of the design and the analysis of algorithms. Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, should be able to demonstrate excellent research potential in algorithms or related areas.
  Closing date for applications: Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
  Ref No: 59403-092.
  To apply, please follow the application process described at the advert web page.
• (Expired:) DIMAP has a new opening for a postdoc in the broadly understood area of the design and the analysis of algorithms. Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, should be able to demonstrate excellent research potential in algorithms or related areas. Closing date for applications: Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Ref No: 59403-052. To apply, please follow the application process described at the advert web page.
• (Expired:) The University of Warwick had advertised a new Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (3 years) in the area Advances in Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, as apart of a new Strategic Alliance between the University of Warwick and the Queen Mary University of London. Closing date for applications: May 11, 2012.
  Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, should be able to demonstrate excellent research potential in discrete mathematics and its applications in algorithms and optimization. There are two post-doc positions associated: one being held at DIMAP and the University of Warwick, and one being held at the Queen Mary University of London.
• (Expired:) Warwick Department of Computer Science had advertised a new post of Assistant Professor (Lecturer). Ref No: 30149-121. Closing date for applications: February 6, 2012.
  Candidates are required to have a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline, should be able to demonstrate excellent research potential in computer science, and should be capable of research leadership, e.g., co-supervising MSc and PhD students in Computer Science and contributing to the preparation of research grants. Ideally the candidate will complement the research in the Department, but other research areas will also be considered in particularly strong cases. Special considerations will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary interests and industrial research experience. Candidates should also have excellent teaching skills as they will be expected to deliver taught modules in Computer Science and contribute to curriculum development.
• (Expired:) Warwick Mathematics Institute had advertised a new post of Professor in Pure Mathematics. Ref No: 71592-121. Closing date for applications: February 3, 2012.
  The postholder is expected to be an outstanding mathematician with internationally leading research profile and be able to provide academic leadership in an area of Pure Mathematics. She/he will need to complement existing strengths in the Department, bridge between existing areas of expertise within the Department and/or strengthen mathematical connections with applied areas.
  Outstanding candidates with proven excellence in research in all areas of pure mathematics (including discrete mathematics) are welcome to apply.
• (Expired:) Warwick Mathematics Institute had 4 new openings: two permanent Assistant Professorships and further two 3-year fixed term, Warwick Zeeman Lectureships. The posts were in any area of pure or applied mathematics.
  Outstanding candidates with proven excellence in research in any area of mathematics (including discrete mathematics) were welcome to apply.
  Ref No: 71475-101. Closing date for applications was January 3, 2012.
• (Expired:) We had an opening for a new Professor in Theoretical Computer Science beginning September/October 2011. The Professorship is a permanent position based in the Department of Computer Science. Outstanding candidates with proven excellence in research in theoretical computer science (algorithms and complexity), discrete mathematics and operational research will be considered, to complement, strengthen and provide leadership in research and teaching.The appointee will be expected to play a leading role in the Department of Computer Science, and to actively contribute to research, teaching, and administrative activities in the Department of Computer Science, the Centre for Discrete Mathematics and its Applications (DIMAP) and the University of Warwick. The closing date for the applications was 16 May, 2011. For more details see http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/dimap/chair_in_cs-may_2011.
• (Expired:) We had an opening for a DIMAP Assistant Professor in Computer Science beginning September/October 2011. This is a permanent position (subject to the University’s normal arrangements for probation) based in the Department of Computer Science. Outstanding candidates in Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms and Complexity, and Discrete Mathematics and its Applications will be considered. The closing date for the applications was 5 April, 2011. For more details see http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/dimap/dimap_post.
• (Expired:) We had an opening for a DIMAP Research Fellow. The position was for one year, and it is in the broadly understood area of Mathematical Aspects of Operational Research. This post is associated with DIMAP and the Operational Research & Management Sciences Group (ORMS) in Warwick Business School. The closing date for the applications was 25 March, 2011.
• (Expired:) We had a new opening for a postdoc in the area of combinatorics and graph theory. The closing date for the applications was April 28, 2011.
• (Expired:) We had a new opening for a postdoc in the area of sublinear algorithms. The closing date for the applications was February 28, 2011.
• DIMAP puts efforts into developing a doctoral training programme supporting a stream of research students in discrete mathematics and related areas. We seek outstanding candidates DIMAP PhD students in all areas of Algorithms and Complexity, Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics, and Mathematics of Operational Research. To apply, please contact individual DIMAP staff members about their availability and research interest, and if they have any funding available.

Press Release

WBS research translates into practical success

Research by Vladimir Deineko, WBS Associate Professor of Operational Research and member of DIMAP, has recently provided two examples of academic research translating successfully into practice. Read more here.