Full time, 2 years fixed term opportunity. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Darlington Campus Opportunity to contribute to the research and culture at the School of Computer Science Base Salary Level A6-8, $109,301- $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Decentralised Science. The school is home to a distinguished research team, featuring experts such as Assoc. Professor Jiangshan Yu, Assoc. Professor Vincent Gramoli, Dr. Qiang Tang, Dr. Sri Aravinda Krishnan Thyagarajan, and Dr. Liyi Zhou. Working closely with Assoc. Professor Jiangshan Yu and his team, the successful candidate will develop algorithms, protocols, and tools for decentralised and distributed systems. The candidate will be expected to conduct independent, quality research and contribute to the collegial culture of the team. They will be given opportunities to attend and present their work at leading conference venues, as well as to mentor HDR and Honours students. Your key responsibilities will be to: collaborate closely with A/Prof. Yu and his HDR students to advance research objectives, developing algorithms, protocols, and systems and their applications actively participate in and contribute to our research group's activities, including seminars, reading groups, and collaborative projects conduct high-quality independent research that complements and enhances our current projects in decentralised systems. To find out more about the School of Computer Science, click here. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Decentralised Science who has: a PhD in Computer Science or a related field (candidates nearing completion of their PhD may also be considered) excellent communication and writing skills a proven track record of publishing in top-tier conferences, specifically in areas such as distributed database/systems expertise in at least one of the following areas is essential: distributed computing (e.g. consensus algorithms), protocol design and analysis, game theory experience in proof-of-concept implementation, particularly for evaluating the performance of distributed algorithms and systems, is highly desirable. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Please address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au. For informal discussions about the role and the research team, please email jiangshan.yu@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12 February 2025 11:59 PM