Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science

Job description / Role

Job purpose

We seek a postdoctoral researcher in machine learning and blockchain technology to join our 3 years funded project, \"Optimized Secure Machine Learning in Decentralized Networks: Integrating Homomorphic Encryption, SMPC, and Differential Privacy.\" The position requires a strong computer science background with good programming and communication skills. Experience in machine learning and blockchain technology is needed. In particular, the candidate will be required to:

• Provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication, thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the university.
• As the postdoctoral experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include but are not limited to the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, and the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

Key roles & responsibilities

Strategic responsibilities

• Assist PI and Co-PIs in writing funding proposals.

Operational responsibilities

• The postdoc will be assigned the standard postdoc responsibilities which will include, as necessary, involvement in research center activities, conference or workshop organization, arranging for meetings, searching libraries and databases to identify books, articles, or other publications; compiling, organizing, summarizing, and/or presenting requested information; and conducting any other explorations, investigations, and studies relevant to furthering the research project. The researcher will be engaged in software development for the project purposes.

Supervisory responsibilities

• The postdoc will be asked, as necessary, to be involved in guiding and supervising PhD and MSc students, as well as supervision and coordination of the research engineers in the project.