The IMDEA Software Institute offers a postdoc position in the area of security and privacy in blockchain. The work may involve a combination of (i) identification of security threats and privacy leakages in cryptocurrencies (e.g., hardware wallets, layer-2 scalability solutions, cross-chain protocols, cybercrime operations), (ii) design and evaluation of cryptographic protocols to enhance the security, privacy, scalability and interoperability of current cryptocurrencies.
The postdoc will work under the supervision of Pedro Moreno-Sánchez and Juan Caballero.
Applicants should have a PhD in computer science or a related discipline with an excellent track-record and an interest in privacy-enhancing technologies, applied cryptography, and data analysis. Good command of English both spoken and written is required.
The position is based in Madrid, Spain where the IMDEA Software Institute is situated. Salaries are internationally competitive and include attractive conditions such as access to an excellent public healthcare system. The working language at the institute is English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
The position is for 2 years. The preferred starting date is June 2021 with some flexibility.
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2021-03-postdoc-spblockchain. Review of applications will begin immediately and close when the position is filled or on April 2nd, 2021.
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