multiple fully funded PhD/PostDoc positions
in the project CRYPTOECONOMICS which explores the intersection of
cryptography and algorithmic game theory in the context of decentralized
finance. The project will be carried out jointly by researchers at TU
Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt.
As a member of the project, you will conduct research on blockchain
technologies and publish/present your results at top venues for research
in blockchains, cryptography, and/or algorithmic game theory. Topics of
particular interest include (but are not limited to):
- Cryptography for Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies
- Decentralized Finance
- Economics and Computation for Blockchains
- Design and Analysis of Distributed Algorithms
Your profile:
- For a PhD position, you hold a Master degree from a top university
with excellent grades in computer science, mathematics, or a similar
area. You have a strong mathematical and/or algorithmic/theoretical CS
background and are fluent in English. Knowledge in one of the topics
mentioned above is a plus.
- For a PostDoc position you additionally hold a PhD and have
publications at top venues in blockchains, cryptography or algorithmic
game theory (e.g., Crypto, Eurocrypt, CCS, FC, AFT, STOC, FOCS, SODA,
EC, WINE, AAAI, IJCAI, etc.).
Your application should contain (in a single PDF) a CV, record of
grades, a short motivation letter and at least one contact for a
reference letter. Since there are multiple positions available, please
indicate in your application if your main interest lies in cryptography
or game theory.
The project is part of the ATHENE national center for IT security and
privacy, which is one of Europe's largest centers for research in IT
security. We offer an excellent working environment in the heart of the
Frankfurt Metropolitan Area, which is internationally well-known for its
high quality of life. The review of applications starts immediately
until the positions are filled.
Contacts:
Sebastian Faust (office.cac@cysec.de)
Martin Hoefer (mhoefer@em.uni-frankfurt.de)
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