The Institute for Data Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) for the earliest possible date, is looking for a:

RESEARCHER / PhD student (m/f/d)

full-time and limited to 36 months. The position is funded by the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Blockchain Technologies for the Internet of Things (CDL-BOT) www.cdl-bot.at. The remuneration is in accordance with TV-L 13.

In the Christian Doppler Laboratory Blockchain Technologies for the Internet of Things (CDL-BOT), researchers work on different research questions which aim to make Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) suitable for applications in the Internet of Things (IoT). The research problems taken into account range from blockchain interoperability to lightweight DLTs and support for software developers. CDL-BOT aims at making DLTs a commodity in the IoT - for applications ranging from trustful data exchange and data storage to payment mechanisms.

CDL-BOT is located at the Institute for Data Engineering at TU Hamburg, which conducts research and teaching at the intersection of data engineering and distributed systems, with a particular focus on Blockchain Technologies, Federated Learning / Artificial Intelligence at the Edge, and the Internet of Things.

Your Tasks

• Conducting independent and high-quality research in the field of blockchain technologies, especially in blockchain interoperability concepts and solutions, lightweight blockchain technologies for the Internet of Things, and software engineering for blockchain-based applications.
• Publishing your research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences.
• Collaborating with our industrial partners, with other researchers, and visiting other (national and international) research institutes for academic exchanges.

Your Profile

• Diploma or Master university degree in computer science, informatics, business informatics, or a related discipline is expected
• Very good programming skills
• Very good scientific communication and writing skills
• Experience in distributed systems, blockchain, cryptography, and/or Internet of Things is a strong plus
• In-depth interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
• The willingness to contribute to an industry-oriented scientific project aiming at fundamental research results

Our Offer

• We offer you the opportunity for continuing personal and professional education
• The chance to conduct research (theoretical and experimental) within a young and international team, which is delivering very important contributions to blockchain and Internet of Things research
• The opportunity for stays abroad at international partner universities
•  To become part of a creative team at an aspiring university and in one of the most livable cities in the world

For further information please contact Prof. Stefan Schulte (stefan.schulte@tuhh.de) and see
www.cdl-bot.at/en.

We particularly encourage women to apply. Due to their underrepresentation, they will be given priority in cases of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance.

Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment, and latest thesis) via the online application system at https://stellenportal.tuhh.de/1hyf7

We look forward to receiving your online application by December 4th, 2024.