The Computer Science Department at the University of Virginia is recruiting highly motivate and innovative candidates to collaborate on projects that involve Cryptography, Economics and Blockchains. We welcome candidates with experience in areas including theory of computation, AI, and economics. The successful applicant will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop decentralized market platforms to allocate scarce resources.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with diverse team members on interdisciplinary projects in economics and computer science.
· Lead manuscripts for submission to journals and conferences.
· Present research findings at seminars, conferences, and scientific venues.
· Develop innovative and robust market platforms to allocate scarce resources.
· Perform research in combinatorial decentralized auctions.
· Support grant/proposal writing as appropriate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will have a Ph.D. in computer science, economics, operations research or related field by the start date. They should have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following fields as evidenced by publications in top-tier journals and conferences or software products: computer science, economics, operations research.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter, the most recent CV with a description of relevant experience, publications, and contact information for three references.
Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional year, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Matheus Venturyne Xavier Ferreira, Assistant Professor, Computer Science at myb8vd@virginia.edu.
For questions about the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@Virginia.edu.
For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.