PhD Candidate Distributed Information Systems in eHealth 70% - Rotkreuz, Schweiz - Jobcloud

Beschreibung

Perfectly placed for science and business.

The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology is the country's first department at a university of applied sciences dedicated to computer science. We offer bachelor's and master's programs whose graduates are highly sought-after in the business and science communities, state-of-the-art continuing and executive education programs, applied research into cutting-edge topics, and services of high practical relevance.

We are seeking someone to join our research team with immediate effect or by mutual
agreement:

Tasks and job requirements

• Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of distributed information System, mainly within the eHealth domain
• Research, design and develop a solution concept for the storage, search and controlled share of information about physical and digital health-related assets and processes
• Co-supervising student projects and bachelor/master's assignments/theses
• Interacting and collaborating with research partners in the project and business partners across Switzerland and internationally
• Communicating research results to a range of audiences, including industrial partners and the scientific community (publications in journals and conferences)
• Cooperate in the acquisition of national and international research projects related to the theme across and helping in conducting them

Your profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science with very good marks (obtained or close to be obtained)
• Deep knowledge and interest in advancing applications of distributed information systems to solve practical problems, mainly within the eHealth domain
• Experiences in designing, implementing, and demonstrating innovative ideas for distributed information systems, also in cooperation with selected industries
• Knowledge and interest of application of ZKP/privacy-preserving approach in distributed information systems
• Basic knowledge about tokenomics and dual usage tokens (Two-Token Economy) theory, or willingness to acquire it
• Willingness to advance the state of the art and to communicate it at high-profile scientific venues (conference and journals)
• Ability to work effectively alone but also in a collaborative team environment
• Interest in exploring possible usage of blockchain technologies as distributed information system solutions, and willingness to become acquainted with Ethereum, smart-contracts (Solidity) and front-end/network oriented applications frameworks

Our offer to you

• An attractive position with the possibility of obtaining a PhD (requires acceptance of an external accredited university)
• Close contacts with important stakeholders in the Crypto Valley Zug community and internationally
• An international working environment with the opportunity to further develop your own ideas and position yourself in your field of research
• Participation in high-profile conferences and workshops (based on publication acceptances)
• Flexible working time and place

How to apply
If we got your interest, please apply by submitting the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (including teaching experiences, if any)
• Transcript of courses (and grades) completed during your studies
• List of publications (for those who have already published in scientific venues)
• Certificates (including English translations)
• A one-page cover letter (showing your motivation to pursuit a PhD) and a statement of your research interests on a page (e.g: what are your aspirations for your PhD research)
• A aample of your writing (e.g., a published scientific article, seminar paper, or Master's thesis)

Location

Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Suurstoffi 1
6343 Rotrkeuz

Inquiries

Dr. Luca Mazzola
Hochspez. Senior Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
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