Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Blockchain

• Full time, 2 years fixed term opportunity. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Darlington Campus

• Opportunity to contribute to the research and culture at the School of Computer Science, advance blockchain research, and elevate your research career

• Base Salary Level A, $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is welcoming applications for aPostdoctoral Research Fellow – Blockchain.  The school is home to a distinguished blockchain research team, featuring experts such as Assoc. Professor Jiangshan Yu, Assoc. Professor Vincent Gramoli, Dr. Qiang Tang, Dr. Sri AravindaKrishnan Thyagarajan, and Dr. Liyi Zhou.

Working closely with Assoc. Professor Jiangshan Yu and his team, the successful candidate will develop algorithms, protocols, and systems for secure and scalable blockchains. The candidate will be expected to conduct independent, quality research and contribute to the collegial culture of the team. They will be given opportunities to attend and present their work at leading conference venues, as well as to mentor HDR and Honours students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate closely with A/Prof. Yu and his HDR students to advance research objectives, developing algorithms, protocols, and systems for secure and scalable blockchains and their applications

• actively participate in and contribute to our research group's activities, including seminars, reading groups, and collaborative projects

• conduct high-quality independent research that complements and enhances our current projects in blockchain and fault-tolerant systems.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Blockchain who has:

• a PhD in Computer Science or a related field (candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also be considered)

• a proven track record of publishing in top-tier conferences, specifically in areas such as blockchain, fault tolerance, trusted computing, distributed database/system, cryptography, and security and privacy

• prior research experience in blockchain technologies, fault-tolerant systems, or trusted computing

• excellent communication and writing skills.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Please address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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