Research Fellow (postdoctoral) – Cloudtech Rmit Green Bitcoin Joint Research Program

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term position for 2 years

• Salary Academic Level B.1 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
As the Research Fellow, you will be employed as part of CloudTech RMIT Green Bitcoin Joint Research Program jointly supported by the CloudTech Group and RMIT. You will take the major responsibility to design, implement, and test the new generation of green consensus protocols for large-scale green cryptocurrency platforms, engage with customers and external stakeholders and mentor higher degree by research (HDR) candidates.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Extensive research and/or industry experience of consensus algorithms, blockchains and/or other distributed systems design, implementation and testing.

• Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs in the areas of blockchains and distributed systems, development of new research initiatives, competitive research funding, and industry links.

• A strong work ethic, and the ability to work well independently, and as a member of a broader team, including with industrial partners

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and/or supervise higher degree by research candidates.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with higher degree by research candidates, staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications:

A PhD degree in Computer Science related field is required.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School of Computing Technologies

The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.

The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:

• Data Science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cloud Systems and Security

Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Search and Recommendation

• Machine Learning

• Data Analytics

• Distributed Computing

• Cybersecurity

The strong focus on technology will drive the development of new capability platforms and enable the ability for RMIT to be embedded within industry and leading local and international research organisations.

The School’s leadership is tasked with the significant responsibility of building the architecture and capability to position RMIT with a supercomputer capacity and a world class digital leading lab which will support interdisciplinary activities as they transition into augmented reality. SCT will fast-track digital innovation across all College programs and elevate our external position as a leader in technology and digital innovation.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Dr Hai Dong via email [email protected] or Professor Zahir Tari via email [email protected]

Position Description – Research Fellow (Postdoctoral)

Applications close on Sunday 26 March 2023 at 11.59 pm.

Applications Close:

26 Mar 2023 11.59 pm

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