Visiting Scholars

We can arrange sabbatical visits to faculty from other institutions. Please contact one of our faculty members for more information.

Postdoctoral Positions

The Algorithms & Complexity group at the University of Waterloo is offering postdoctoral positions starting in the Fall of 2025. We seek candidates from all areas of theoretical computer science.

Interested applicants should have their CV, research statement, and three recommendation letters emailed to theory.waterloo@gmail.com. Applications are due December 31st. Questions about the positions should be sent to the email above.

The University of Waterloo regards diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to employment equity and accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) peoples, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Deadline: December 31st, 2024

(later applications will be considered if the position is not filled)

Graduate Studies

The University of Waterloo offers a unique destination for pursuing studies in Algorithms and/or in Complexity Theory. With 20 core members in the Algorithms & Complexity group, 14 affiliate members and over 70 faculty members in the School of Computer Science, and hundreds of researchers within the Faculty of Mathematics, the University of Waterloo is a unique destination for pursuing studies in Algorithms and in Complexity theory.

Interested in joining us? See here for much more information about our department and for the application instructions.

The following faculty are currently accepting students. For more information on affiliated faculty, please see their respective webpages.

Graduate Student Financial Support

The Algorithms and Complexity (A&C) group at the University of Waterloo’s School of Computer Science is dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our graduate students. We pledge to ensure that every student in our group receives a financial support that aligns with the cost of living in the Waterloo region, as outlined in the University of Waterloo’s living cost chart. Funding is provided through a combination of advisor-supported research funds, department scholarships, and other financial aid programs. We are committed to creating an environment where our students can focus on their academic and personal growth without financial stress. For more information, please reach out to any of the faculty in the group.