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PhD student position in Type Theory, Nottingham (U.K.)

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 (). Please contact me for any additional information that you need.

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