International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien (https://secpriv.wien) is offering a fully funded PhD position within the WWTF project “SCALE2: SeCure, privAte, and interoperabLe layEr 2” (https://www.wwtf.at/funding/programmes/ict/ICT22-045/) under the supervision of Dr. Georgia Avarikioti and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matteo Maffei.
Your profile:

• Master degree in computer science or equivalent (degree completion by employment start)
• Background in security/blockchain is a plus
• Excellent English, communication, and teamwork skills

Your tasks:

• Conducting world-class research in the design and analysis of scaling protocols for blockchains
• Engaging in research collaborations
• Contributing to teaching blockchain technologies on Masters-level

We offer:

• The Security and Privacy group is internationally renowned, regularly publishes in top security venues, and consists of an international, diverse team with expertise in cryptography, security, privacy, and game theory
• An international English-speaking environment (German not required)
• Personal/professional development, flexible hours
• Central workplace location (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
• Creative environment in a top-ranked city in livability
• A competitive salary

TU Wien strongly advocates for women, especially in leadership roles, and encourages applications from females and individuals with special needs. If qualifications are equal, female applicants will be prioritized unless specific reasons favor a male candidate.
The application material should include:

• Motivation letter
• Bachelor/Master’s transcripts
• Publication list (if available)
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for two referees

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Interested candidates should send the application material to Matteo Maffei (matteo.maffei@tuwien.ac.at) and Georgia Avarikioti (georgia.avarikioti@tuwien.ac.at). Applications received by August 15th will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.