Subject: [nmrg] [PhD Offer - Vienna, Austria] PhD Position in Decentralized Finance / Cryptoasset Analytics (Vienna Complexity Science Hub and AIT)

From: Casas Pedro <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 15:45:16 +0000

Dear all,

Find below an interesting PhD position in the fields of Decentralized Finance and Cryptoasset Analytics (https://www.csh.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PhD-Decentralized-Finance_final.pdf).
The PhD student would be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists focusing on the analysis of cryptoassets, in particular emerging decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols: https://www.csh.ac.at/complexity-science/Cryptofinance/, led by Dr. Bernhard Haslhofer (https://bernhardhaslhofer.info/).

The position is part of a joint initiative between the Vienna Complexity Science Hub (CSH – see https://www.csh.ac.at/) and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.
The position is available starting from January 2021 and will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions about this position, feel free to directly contact Dr. Bernhard Haslhofer ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>).

Best,

Pedro 😊

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PhD Position in Decentralized Finance / Cryptoasset Analytics, Complexity Science Hub Vienna

The Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) invites applications for a 3-year PhD Position in Decentralized Finance / Cryptoasset Analytics.

CONTEXT

This position will be embedded in the newly founded Cryptofinance & Cryptoasset Analytics Research Group (https://www.csh.ac.at/complexity-science/Cryptofinance), which closely collaborates with the AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology and a network of world-renowned researchers embedded in interdisciplinary teams.

WE SEARCH FOR

An excellent young scientist with a master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, natural sciences, mathematics, or related field. A basic knowledge in network analytics and machine learning techniques is a plus. The successful candidate will investigate technical and socio-economic aspects of crypto asset ecosystems and decentralized finance and develop new quantitative methods enabling a deeper quantitative understanding of complex systems. You must have a critical, open-minded and collaborative spirit.

YOUR PROFILE

You should have some research experience at a Master thesis level, or equivalent. You must be proficient in English both written and spoken. We expect you to have the ability to independently carry out data-intensive research as exemplified by your past works that showcase your strong programming, modelling and mathematical skills.

APPLICATION

Candidates send their application material to [email-masked] with the subject line: “PhD Application Decentralized Finance”. Application material includes a CV, list of publications (if any), a copy of the master thesis (or equivalent), a detailed vision letter (what is your vision? what would you like to discover in your future scientific life?) and any additional material showing your mathematical excellence, computational skills, and creativity. Please also include names and full contact addresses of at least one individual that is willing to write a letter of recommendation for you.

Full job announcement: https://www.csh.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PhD-Decentralized-Finance_final.pdf

If you have any questions about this position, feel free to contact the lead of this research group, Dr. Bernhard Haslhofer ([email-masked]).

PEDRO CASAS
Senior Scientist
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Center for Digital Safety & Security

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