PhD Position in Decentralized Finance / Cryptoasset Analytics, Complexity Science Hub Vienna The Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) invites applications for a 3-year PhD Position in Decentralized Finance / Cryptoasset Analytics. CONTEXT This position will be embedded in the newly founded Cryptofinance & Cryptoasset Analytics Research Group (https://www.csh.ac.at/complexity-science/Cryptofinance), which closely collaborates with the AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology and a network of world-renowned researchers embedded in interdisciplinary teams. WE SEARCH FOR An excellent young scientist with a master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, natural sciences, mathematics, or related field. A basic knowledge in network analytics and machine learning techniques is a plus. The successful candidate will investigate technical and socio-economic aspects of crypto asset ecosystems and decentralized finance and develop new quantitative methods enabling a deeper quantitative understanding of complex systems. You must have a critical, open-minded and collaborative spirit. YOUR PROFILE You should have some research experience at a Master thesis level, or equivalent. You must be proficient in English both written and spoken. We expect you to have the ability to independently carry out data-intensive research as exemplified by your past works that showcase your strong programming, modelling and mathematical skills. APPLICATION Candidates send their application material to office@csh.ac.at with the subject line: “PhD Application Decentralized Finance”. Application material includes a CV, list of publications (if any), a copy of the master thesis (or equivalent), a detailed vision letter (what is your vision? what would you like to discover in your future scientific life?) and any additional material showing your mathematical excellence, computational skills, and creativity. Please also include names and full contact addresses of at least one individual that is willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. Full job announcement: https://www.csh.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PhD-Decentralized-Finance_final.pdf If you have any questions about this position, feel free to contact the lead of this research group, Dr. Bernhard Haslhofer (bernhard.haslhofer@ait.ac.at).