Fabra University (Barcelona)
The pre-doctoral position is a joint project between Pompeu Fabra
University and Nokia Bell-Labs (Paris). Research of the candidate will be
focused on the design of auditing and monitoring systems for the blockchain
ecosystem to detect vulnerabilities as well as to predict new
vulnerabilities using machine learning tools.
We are looking for
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Highly motivated candidates with a Master Degree on Computer Science or
related disciplines, with research interests and knowledge in a combination
of cybersecurity and blockchain technologies. Strong programming skills are
valuable. Applications are welcomed from international candidates of all
nationalities. Please make sure that you fulfill the eligibility criteria
in Section of the document
https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_for_applicants/h2020-guide-appl-msca-itn_en.pdf
. PhD students will be appointed for 36 months.
Application:
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The application must include:
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A statement of purpose, stating your motivation to participate in the
project
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CV
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Transcripts of educational degrees obtained, including the grades for
each subject taken.
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A one-page synopsis of yourself, your scientific interests, and of your
current/previous research work.
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A statement of proficiency of English, preferably by means of an
internationally recognized test.
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Two reference letters.
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And a list of any scientific work (if any).
All of these should be sent to phdcybersecurityapplications@upf.edu .
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
Organisation:
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The project is a joint effort between Pompeu Fabra University, who leads
the project and Nokia Bell-Labs Paris. Caelum Labs and Rovira i Virgili
University also participate in the project.
Gross salary is about 45 000 euros.
About the Pompeu Fabra University
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Pompeu Fabra University is a public university created in the city of
Barcelona in 1990. It has a strong dedication to excellence in research and
teaching. It is the top-ranked Spanish university (THE18 position 135
worldwide and 60 in Europe), 11th highest ranked young university worldwide
and 5th among young universities in the world that progress most quickly
(THE18). The ICT Department at UPF features 25 research groups and has an
outstanding track record of active participation in EU projects. It is one
of the few Spanish ICT departments that has been awarded the research seal
of Excellence Maria de Maeztu for the quality and relevance of its
pioneering scientific research, and for having the top ICT research
concentration in Spain. With regard to the Department of Economics and
Business, it has evolved since UPF's founding in 1990 into a leading center
for research and teaching. It ranks among the most outstanding departments
in Europe and brings together an international community of more than 20
different nationalities.
About Nokia Bell-Labs
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Nokia Bell Labs is a global leader in creating the technologies at the
heart of our connected world. Powered by the research and innovation of
Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia serves communications service providers,
governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industry's most
complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing. From
the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of Things, to emerging
applications in virtual reality and digital health, Nokia is shaping the
future of technology to transform the human experience. Nokia Bell Labs
conducts disruptive research focused on solving the challenges of the new
digital era, defined by the contextual connection and interaction of
everything and everyone.
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*Vanesa Daza*
/Associate Professor/
Information and Communication Technologies Engineering (ETIC)
Tànger 122-140 | 08018
[Tel.] +34935421858 [Fax.] +34935422517
vanesa.daza@upf.edu
http://www.dtic.upf.edu/~vdaza
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