[crypto] Fwd: RA position at Stirling Uni on in the area of blockchain and virtual currency

[R. Hirschfeld]

> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Andrea Bracciali <abb at cs.stir.ac.uk>
> To: "abracciali at gmail.com" <abracciali at gmail.com>
> Date: 21-05-2021 18:27
> Subject: RA position at Stirling Uni on in the area of blockchain and virtual currency
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> [apologies for crossposting]
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> A Research Associate position in the area of blockchain and virtual currency is available at the 
> Computing Science and Mathematics division of the University of Stirling, UK.
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> https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-stirling/list/details/?jobId=2543&jobTitle=Research%20Assistant
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> The RA will contribute to general research on blockchain and to the goals of the project EmFi (Emergency Finance),
> whose aim is to develop efficient and trustable financial instruments (programmable money) basedon blockchain
> technologyfor support interventions in Covid-19 and other crisis scenarios. Research is open to investigating multiple
> aspects, including theoretical blockchain problems, the design of virtual currencies and programmable money, aspects
> of security and privacy.
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> The RA will also be encouraged to contribute and explore new ideas and directions, and develop their career. Work
> will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Bracciali in collaboration with the project consortium, with links
> to an international network of experts, supported by a major blockchain company, in collaboration with a major European
> city.
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> We are looking for a candidate with expertise in blockchain technologies, with a PhD (or close to completion) in
> computing related areas. Competence in general areas like programming languages, verification, crypto and cryptography,
> and programming expertise are of strong interest.
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> The post is available for 12 months on a competitive salary commensurate to experience. Flexible and remote working
> conditions can be considered. Ideally, the post will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
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> Please contact Andrea Bracciali at andrea.bracciali at stir.ac.uk (a short CV or a short note on your background, appreciated).
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> With best wishes
> Andrea Bracciali
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