Postdoctoral Researcher in Blockchain Data Science
About the University of Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a leading international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. We are a young, vibrant institution that fuels innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosts R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracts highly qualified talent.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a key player in Europe by driving innovation through research collaborations with industry, fostering R&D investments resulting in economic growth, and recruiting top-notch professionals.
The successful candidate will join the FINATRAX Research Group, an interdisciplinary team building bridges between business research and information systems engineering. In the context of Prof. Fridgen's PayPal-FNR PEARL Research Grant and the FutureFinTech National Centre of Excellence in Research and Innovation, the postdoctoral researcher will work at the intersection of data science, blockchain technology, and financial crime prevention, performing the following tasks:
* Conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research leveraging large-scale blockchain data.
* Collaborate with researchers from law, finance, and economics on topics such as governance, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and digital identity.
* Disseminate results by publishing in top-ranked outlets in information systems and computer science.
* Communicate and work with governmental stakeholders, analytics vendors, and financial institutions to gather requirements, obtain datasets, and validate results.
* Manage research projects and deliverables, as well as prepare research proposals to attract public and private funding.
Your profile should include:
* A PhD in Information Systems, Computer/Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
* Experience in publishing high-quality research, demonstrated by research under review or published in well-ranked conferences and journals.
* Research experience with blockchain and Web-3 data.
* Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language.
* Familiarity with smart contract interaction and local development/testing frameworks.
* Basic knowledge of blockchain APIs or analytics platforms.
We offer a dynamic university environment, close ties to the business world, and a unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
To apply, please submit your application online, including a cover letter, full CV, up to 3 publications, and a transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses.