Postdoctoral Fellow – Decentralised Science: The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our innovative research team dedicated to Decentralised Science. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research with a focus on decentralised and distributed systems, collaborating with esteemed faculty and mentoring emerging scholars.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Decentralised Science
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area:
Decentralised Systems and Distributed Computing
Location:
Darlington Campus, University of Sydney
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field (candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also be considered)
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier conferences, particularly in distributed databases/systems
- Expertise in at least one of the following areas: distributed computing (e.g., consensus algorithms), protocol design and analysis, or game theory
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Experience in proof-of-concept implementation for evaluating the performance of distributed algorithms and systems is highly desirable
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Collaborate closely with Assoc. Professor Jiangshan Yu and his HDR students to advance research objectives by developing algorithms, protocols, and systems, along with their applications.
- Actively participate in the research group’s activities, including seminars, reading groups, and collaborative projects.
- Conduct high-quality independent research that complements and enhances current projects in decentralised systems.
- Have opportunities to attend and present research findings at leading conferences and mentor HDR and Honours students.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should prepare their application including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation addressing the selection criteria. Applications can be submitted via the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
For more information about the role or to discuss reasonable adjustments or document formats, please contact Kevin Lim at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au or for informal discussions about the research team, email Jiangshan Yu at jiangshan.yu@sydney.edu.au.
Last Date for Application:
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 11:59 PM
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