Project Assistant (m/f/d) in the Area of Blockchains

Position type: PreDoc
Application deadline: Not set
Publication date: 2025-11-17

The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien (https://secpriv.wien) is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions within the WWTF project “Optimal Cross-Chain and Cross-Layer Protocols (CROSS)” (https://www.wwtf.at/funding/programmes/ict/ICT25-056/) under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Zeta Avarikioti and Univ.-Prof. Matteo Maffei.

Your profile

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent (degree completion by employment start)
• Background in security/distributed computing/blockchain is a plus
• Excellent English, communication, and teamwork skills
• Prior research experience is a plus

Your tasks

• Conduct world-class research in the design and analysis of blockchain interoperability protocols
• Collaborate with project partners and international research groups
• Contribute to teaching blockchain technologies at Bachelor’s and Master’s level

We offer

• A position in an internationally renowned research group publishing regularly at top-tier venues and consisting of an international, diverse team with expertise spanning cryptography, security, privacy, blockchains, and game theory
• An international English-speaking work environment (German not required)
• Personal/professional development and flexible working hours
• A competitive salary
• Central workplace location (Karlsplatz, Vienna) in one of the world’s most livable cities

TU Wien strongly advocates for women, especially in leadership roles, and encourages applications from females and individuals with special needs. If qualifications are equal, female applicants will be prioritized unless specific reasons favor a male candidate.