Post-doc researcher position in Trustworthy Distributed Software Systems

We are looking for a post-doc researcher with prior research experience and published results in the areas of Distributed Systems, Blockchain, Cloud or Web. Our ideal candidate is both an excellent researcher, deeply passionate about engineering secure and scalable distributed software, but also a teamplayer and coach to junior researchers. They can leverage their existing research expertise to advance new lines of research related to blockchain and decentralized systems. In addition, they can grow their research management skills by coaching others, identifying opportunities for collaboration with external research groups and industry partners and join collaborative e orts to attract and secure research funding. They can also lecture in specialist courses that match with their area of expertise in one of our Master-level education programs (Master in Computer Science, Master in Cybersecurity).The DistriNet research group is leading a new strategic basic research project focused on Blockchain and Local-first Software. Our mission? To empower our industry partners with the knowledge and tools to create better, more scalable, and more secure and sovereign decentralized applications. As part of the project we will do research on Ethereum as well as next-generation blockchains such as the Internet Computer. We’re collaborating with Web3 companies (from startups to established players) in the region to make this vision a reality.

• A full-time salaried position as post-doc researcher (fixed-term contract with the outlook for a multi-year engagement).
• A workplace in a multicultural international environment at the KU Leuven High Tech Campus based in Leuven, Belgium with flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to grow your research experience at a top European university by coaching talented PhD researchers and managing research projects.
• Access to and support from our network of research experts, research managers and our university research coordination office and tech transfer office.
• The opportunity to publish and present your work at top international academic conferences.