Dear Folks, I have an opening for a postdoc, as described in the ad below. In addition to accepting applications, I will be very happy to respond to informal enquiries about any aspect of the position, from technical ones to ones about life in a beautiful, "alternative" mountain town in western North Carolina. Best wishes, -patricia -------- Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Computer Science Department at Appalachian State University. The position is part of an NSF-funded project on the categorical semantics of advanced data types, such as nested types, GADTs, and other higher-kinded data types. The project aims to build on recent work on higher-kinded data types to understand the categorical settings in which they have initial algebra semantics. One primary goal is to classify such types according to the complexity of the categorical settings in which they have well-defined initial algebra semantics. Another is to understand what parametricity means, practically speaking, for them. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in functional programming, type theory, and category theory, although more expertise in one area may, together with a commitment to developing the required competencies, compensate for less in another. The successful applicant will also be excited about working on fundamental research questions on the themes of categorical semantics of data types and parametricity. Interests in applications and/or formalizing computer science theory in, e.g., Agda, are also welcome. The successful hire will work on the funded project with Prof. Patricia Johann at Appalachian State University, her students, and collaborating researchers. (Due to COVID-19, remote work may be possible for some initial portion of the position.) The duration of the position is initially one year, with guaranteed continuation by mutual agreement. The position will start at a mutually agreeable date, ideally on or around 1 July 2021. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested persons should first contact Patricia Johann at joha...@appstate.edu, briefly outlining their academic background and research interests, and why they are interested in the position. A complete application will consist of a cover letter and CV, including contact information for three academic references. Complete applications should be made online at https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/27464 Review of applications will begin on 15 February 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Patricia Johann. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Homotopy Type Theory" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to HomotopyTypeTheory+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/HomotopyTypeTheory/def6c87a-14b1-0e3d-71c9-4196455fb334%40gmail.com.