[FOM] PhD position in Nottingham

[vxc@Cs.Nott.AC.UK]

PhD position in Type Theory at Nottingham
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A new PhD position is available in the Functional Programming Laboratory at 
the University of Nottingham. The topic of research for the project is 
"Programming and Reasoning with Infinite Structures": it consists in the 
theoretical study and development of software tools for coinductive types 
and structured corecursion.

The candidate must be a UK resident with an excellent degree in Computer 
Science or Mathematics at MSc (preferred) or BSc level (first class or 
equivalent). The applicant should have a good background in mathematical 
logic, theoretical computer science or functional programming. (S)he should 
be interested doing research in type theory, constructive mathematics, 
category theory and foundations of formal reasoning.

We offer: PhD place with living expenses (standard UK level) for 3 years. 
The grants also provide laptops and travel expenses for conference and 
workshop visits. Nottingham University provides a vibrant research 
environment in the Functional Programming Laboratory.

Deadline for applications: 20 June 2009.
Send a cover letter and your CV to Venanzio Capretta (vxc at cs.nott.ac.uk).
Please contact me for any additional information that you need.

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