PhD/PostDoc position (TV-L E13)

Position

PhD/PostDoc position (TV‑L E13). Deadline: 07.07.2026. Academic staff.

Overview

Join us to push the state of the art in formal verification and reachability analysis for discrete‑space systems. Your research will focus on the applications of logical zonotopes in digital circuits and the model checking of discrete‑space systems, with the goal of developing methodologies and tools that make verification scalable and reliable.

Learn more about logical zonotopes: https://lnkd.in/e-avQ-2B. Talk link: https://lnkd.in/eYGWFKmy.

Responsibilities

You will conduct original research on logical‑zonotope‑based methods for model checking and digital circuit verification. Additionally, you will design and implement prototypes (using C++, Python, and MATLAB) and contribute to open‑source tooling where applicable. Support for teaching at Technical University of Munich is required. Salary and benefits are in accordance with German public sector scale, TV‑L E13.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical background (e.g., linear algebra, optimization, formal methods, convex geometry).
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a closely related field.
• Experience in reachability analysis, formal verification/model checking, control theory, or related domains.
• Programming proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar.

Application Process

Email Amr Alanwar (alanwar@tum.de) with the subject line "Position in Logical Zonotopes" and include:

• CV (with publications and contact info for ≥2 references).
• Academic transcripts.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to interview.

EEO Statement

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Kontakt: alanwar@tum.de