DFINITY is hiring a
Researcher

Summary

DFINITY is seeking a researcher specialized in applied cryptography for identity and credential management systems with experience in the blockchain area. The role involves conducting research, delivering papers, participating in software architecture decisions, representing the project in conferences, and reviewing technical manuscripts related to blockchain technology. The position requires strong knowledge and experience in applied cryptography, extensive experience with identity management, designing cryptographic primitives and protocols, blockchain technology, and software engineering. A PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience in applied cryptography, especially verifiable/anonymous credentials
• Extensive experience with identity management
• Extensive experience with designing cryptographic primitives and protocols
• Extensive experience with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
• Experience in software engineering, coding in Rust is a plus
• PhD degree in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in identity and credential management systems, and their application in the blockchain ecosystem
• Deliver quality research paper(s) along with good internal documentation and proof of concept codes
• Participate in software architecture decisions and provide consultation to the engineering team
• Represent the project in academic and industry conferences and share technical information with the public
• Review technical pre-prints and manuscripts related to blockchain technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience post-PhD as a professor, postdoctoral researcher or industry researcher is a plus
• An excellent record of peer-reviewed publications

Benefits

• Flexible work style
• Work in a dynamic team alongside talented people from all around the world