Postdoc in Blockchain Analytics / Data Engineering

About the SnT

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The  Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.

Successful candidates will join the young, vibrant, and interdisciplinary FINATRAX Research Group, which builds bridges between business research and information systems engineering. The group conducts research on the application and the impact of digital technologies on organisations in the private and public sectors. Our team consists of international researchers with backgrounds in computer science, engineering, information systems, economics, management, law, and other fields, united in pursuit of sustainable technologies that positively impact society. For more information, please visit our website : www.uni.lu / snt-en / research-groups / finatrax /

Your role

In the context of Prof. Fridgen's PayPal-FNR PEARL Research Grant and the FutureFinTech National Centre of Excellence in Research and Innovation, the successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science, blockchain technology, and financial crime prevention, performing the following tasks :

• Conduct and supervise cutting-edge interdisciplinary research building on the analysis of large-scale blockchain data. This will include, but is not limited to :

Developing statistical, graph, and / or machine learning models to study transaction networks, illicit transaction patterns, and DeFi protocol operations

We offer two different career paths for research associates, depending on their interest in an academic or industry career :

Your profile

Time-series / temporal models; e.g. regime shifts, burst detection

What we are also looking for :

We offer

How to apply

Applications, written in English, should include :

your research agenda and key topics of interest

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information :

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 85176 (full time)