About Us
We are an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
Our research focuses on secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We seek researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.
Your Role
You will join the FINATRAX Research Group, which bridges business research and information systems engineering. You will work at the intersection of data science, blockchain technology, and financial crime prevention, performing tasks such as:
* Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable pipelines that ingest raw on-chain data from public blockchains into research-grade databases
* Developing statistical, graph, and/or machine learning models to study transaction networks, illicit transaction patterns, and DeFi protocol operations
* Creating and evaluating tools, documentation, and open datasets
You will collaborate with researchers in law, finance, and economics on topics such as governance, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and digital identity.
Your Profile
* PhD in Information Systems, Computer/Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
* Experience in publishing high-quality research, as demonstrated by research under review or published in well-ranked conferences and journals
* Research experience with blockchain and Web-3 data (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, DeFi protocols)
* Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, R, Rust, JavaScript)
Benefits
* A modern and dynamic university environment with a personal atmosphere, staff coming from 90 countries, and a unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
* A partner for society and industry, cooperating with European institutions, innovative companies, and numerous non-academic partners