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stillingsbetegnelse: Postdoc position in Blockchain Technologies

jobbeskrivelse:

DTU Compute's Section for Embedded Systems Engineering (ESE), invites applications for an appointment as postdoc for 1 year within the area of Blockchain Technologies. The position is available from 1 June 2019 or according to mutual agreement.

Our department DTU Compute is an internationally unique academic environment spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics and computer science. At the same time we are an engineering department covering informatics and communication technologies (ICT) in their broadest sense. Finally, we play a major role in addressing the societal challenges of the digital society where ICT is a part of every industry, service, and human endeavour.

DTU Compute strives to achieve research excellence in its basic science disciplines, to achieve technological leadership in research and innovation, and to address societal challenges in collaboration with partners at DTU and other academic institutions, nationally and internationally, and, equally important, with industry and organizations. We communicate and collaborate with leading centres and strategic partners in order to increase participation in major consortia.

DTU Compute plays a central role in education at all levels of the engineering programmes at DTU, both in terms of our scientific disciplines and our didactic innovation.

The aim of the new position is to expand the department's research in the area of Blockchain Technologies.

Responsibilities and tasks

The postdoc position is framed in the context of the Danish national project 'Bottom-up blockchain-værdikæder i fødevaresektoren' (Bottom-up blockchain value chains in the food sector) funded by Industriens Fond (Industry Foundation). The main goal of the project is to investigate the adoption of blockchain technologies in the food sector. Real world business case scenarios from the Danish food industry will be carried out in the project.

The specific objective of the postdoc position is to support the project from a technical perspective, by designing a blockchain-based system that showcases how blockchain technologies can be used to improve the value chains in the food sector. Therefore, this will include at least the following tasks:

• Specification of desired functional and non-functional requirements of the system
• Selection of appropriate blockchain technologies
• Design of a blockchain-based system that meets the requirements.
• Coordinate a number of MSc students on blockchain-related research

Other content of the position

There will be an opportunity to do teaching at the master's level; the position may also involve handling administrative tasks to a limited extent.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or similar, is required
• Background on distributed systems and/or cyber-security is a plus
• The ability to develop theoretical solutions followed by a concrete prototype is considered a plus
• Teaching experience in related subjects is considered a plus
• Participation in academic collaborations in relevant areas
• Relevant publication track record

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The position is a full-time position.

Further Information

Further information concerning the project and the application is available by contacting Associate Professor Nicola Dragoni, ndra (at) dtu.dk.

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 17 May 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (PhD)
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Compute has a total staff of 400 including 100 faculty members and 130 Ph.D. students. We offer introductory courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to all engineering programmes at DTU and specialised courses to the mathematics, computer science, and other programmes. We offer continuing education courses and scientific advice within our research disciplines, and provide a portfolio of innovation activities for students and employees.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.


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