Fully Funded PhD Position in Algorithms & Complexity

*Fully Funded PhD Position in Algorithms & Complexity*
*University of Birmingham – School of Computer Science*
*Start:* September 2026 | *Duration:* 3.5 years

I am seeking a *highly motivated PhD student* in *theoretical computer
science*, broadly in *algorithms and computational complexity*, to
begin in *September
2026*.
Funding

   -

   Full *tuition fee waiver*
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   *Stipend for the full 3.5-year duration*
   -

   *Travel funding* for conferences, workshops, and research visits

Background requirements

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   A *Master’s degree* with specialisation in *algorithms or complexity
   theory.*
   -

   *Exceptional Bachelor’s graduates* with demonstrated theoretical
   strength will also be considered
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   Solid mathematical maturity and enthusiasm for foundational research

Research focus

The successful candidate will work on problems aligned with my research
agenda in *algorithms and complexity theory*. Examples of themes and style
of work can be found here: https://sagnikm.github.io/
Application timeline

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   *Soft deadline:* end of *February*
   -

   Applications are reviewed *on a rolling basis* until the position is
   filled
   -

   *Intended start date:* September 2026

How to apply

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   Submit an application via the official PhD in Computer Science page at
   the University of Birmingham:

   https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/subjects/computer-science-and-data-science-courses/computer-science-phd
   -

   *Please mention my name* as the intended supervisor in your application

Informal enquiries from prospective candidates are welcome.

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*Sagnik Mukhopadhyay*

Associate Professor in Computer Science


University of Birmingham

School of Computer Science

birmingham.ac.uk, sagnikm.github.io

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