3 Mar 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
IMDEA Networks Institute- Department
Distributed Systems and Networks Group- Research Field
Computer science » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
PhD Positions- Country
Spain- Application Deadline
30 Apr 2025 - 13:59 (Europe/Madrid)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
1 May 2025- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The recently established Distributed Systems and Networks (DistSys) Group at IMDEA Networks is inviting applications for a PhD position under the supervision of Dr. Lucianna Kiffer in the area of measurements of blockchain and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research on the performance, scalability, and security of decentralized systems, with a particular emphasis on network-level measurements.
The successful candidate will investigate the underlying communication structures of P2P and blockchain protocols, develop novel methodologies for large-scale network measurements, and analyze the impact of network characteristics on system performance. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Designing tools to measure and monitor P2P and blockchain network traffic.
- Analyzing network propagation, topology, and resilience.
- Evaluating the influence of network-level properties on decentralized protocols.
- Identifying vulnerabilities and proposing improvements for protocol design.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://networks.imdea.org/job/phd-position-in-measurements-of-peer-to-peer-net…
Requirements
- Research Field
- Computer science » Other
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The position requires:
- a degree in Computer Science or related field, with a solid academic record
- fluency in written and spoken English
- a keen interest in the design, analysis, and measurement of peer-to-peer distributed systems (prior work is a plus)
- good programming skills including fluency in multiple programming languages
Inquiries on the position can be directed via mail to the supervisor, Dr. Lucianna Kiffer (lucianna.kiffer@imdea.org ).
Candidates should submit by the call deadline a CV, a motivation letter, and two references through the IMDEA Networks Institute hiring portal https://careers.networks.imdea.org . References will be contacted to submit letters once the candidate passes an initial screening round.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Computer science » Other
Additional Information
Benefits
The position offers:
- full time contract with a competitive salary
- a vibrant, collaborative, international and English-speaking environment
- the opportunity to work on projects with immediate, real-world impact
- access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and the chance to contribute to top-tier scientific publications
Eligibility criteria
Equal Employment Opportunity
IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- IMDEA Networks Institute
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Madrid
- City
- Leganés
- Postal Code
- 28918
- Street
- Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo, 22
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
Madrid- City
Leganés- Website
https://networks.imdea.org/- Street
Avenida del Mar Mediterráneo, 22- Postal Code
28918
hr.networks@imdea.org- Phone
914816210
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