Postdoctoral and PhD Positions at the Center for Basic Research in Program Verification (CPV), Denmark

  •  PhD, Fellowship
  •  22-Sep-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Fully funded, full-time positions (salary according to Danish regulations)

Aarhus University is offering Postdoctoral and PhD Positions at the Center for Basic Research in Program Verification (CPV) at Department of Computer Science. The positions are supported by an ERC Advanced Grant and a Villum Investigator Grant, with research focusing on program verification, semantics, type theory, Rocq formalization, and related areas.

Applicants should have a strong academic background in semantics, type theory, and Rocq formalization, with working knowledge of the Iris higher-order concurrent separation logic framework considered an advantage. Postdoc candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field, while PhD applicants should meet the entry requirements of Aarhus University’s PhD School. The positions are open to talented researchers of all nationalities with a strong interest in program verification and related areas.

Founded in 1928, Aarhus University is one of Denmark’s leading research-intensive universities and consistently ranks among the world’s top institutions. Located in the vibrant city of Aarhus, it offers a wide range of programs across natural sciences, humanities, health, business, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong international outlook, interdisciplinary research, and close collaboration with industry and society.

Aarhus Universitet Information

Aarhus Universitet Grants

Postdoctoral and PhD Positions at the Center for Basic Research in Program Verification (CPV), Denmark Established in 1928, Aarhus Universitet (Aarhus University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aarhus (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central Denmark Region. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aarhus Universitet (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aarhus Universitet (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are welcome to apply.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The positions are offered within the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University, focusing on program verification, semantics, type theory, Rocq formalization, and related fields.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Applicants must have a strong background in semantics, type theory, and Rocq formalization.

    • Knowledge of the Iris higher-order concurrent separation logic framework is highly desirable.

    • PhD applicants should meet the entry requirements of Aarhus University’s PhD School.

    • Postdoc applicants should hold a PhD degree and demonstrate strong research capacity in relevant fields.

Offered Benefits

  • Fixed-term full-time postdoctoral positions (1–3 years) with competitive salary.

  • PhD positions fully funded through Aarhus University’s PhD programme.

  • Access to Aarhus University’s relocation services, career counselling, and Junior Researcher Development Programme.

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research topics such as concurrent separation logics, program logics, secure compilation, and type theory.

  • International and collaborative research environment with world-class researchers.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via Aarhus University’s recruitment system. Required documents include:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Degree certificate

  • Complete list of publications

  • Statement of future research plans

  • Information about research activities

  • Teaching portfolio (if any)

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