FWF-funded Researcher (Pre-Doc) in Blockchain and Environmental Sustainability (all genders) Part-time (30 h/w) in Vienna, Austria

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Modul University Vienna GmbH

Vienna

PART TIME

September 25, 2024

Your responsibilities

Researching the environmental impact of blockchain technologies (with a particular focus on Bitcoin) from various angles (e.g., technological, economic).
Establishing relationships with stakeholders from the industry and developing a field of applied research related to the current and future challenges of blockchain and sustainability.
Project administration.

Your profile

Master’s degree in computer science, economics, business administration, or related fields.
Evidence of research potential, preferably with a strong focus on new technologies.
Profound knowledge of different research methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Profound knowledge of blockchain technologies.
Ability to attract external funding to support research programs and to successfully build collaborative research programs with other universities, research institutes, and industry.
Excellent spoken and written English language skills (C1 or higher); proficiency in the German language is welcome.

Why join us?

Cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research approach with dedicated support in research project acquisition.
Opportunity to acquire a Ph D and an experience working on a prestigious third-party funded project.
Individual professional development.
An international and multicultural working environment.

Further information

Contact and Application
This is a part‐time position offered for four years, corresponding to the duration of the FWF-funded project “Energy Use of Bitcoin”. Applicants must be prepared to work 30 hours per week (with overtime hours), not including the coursework and the publications for the doctorate studies. The initial gross salary is EUR 2.684 per month, with a yearly increase of 6.85%. The position remains open until filled; the review of applications will commence immediately after the announcement. Starting date: 1 January 2025 or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Please submit your complete application (in English, preferably as a single PDF file) on Personio:

Brief motivation letter indicating why you believe yourself to be suitable for this position
Curriculum vitae including ORCID and details of professional, teaching, and research experience (if applicable)
Research portfolio and a list of the most important peer-reviewed publications (if applicable)

For questions about this position, please contact Prof. Horst Treiblmaier at horst.treiblmaier@modul.ac.at.

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About us

Modul University Vienna is an international private university and offers cutting-edge education at BBA, BSc, MSc, MBA and Ph D levels. Students and staff come from over 70 countries around the world, providing for a multicultural and diverse work environment.As an employer, Modul University Vienna offers:

Opportunities to work from home
Flexible working hours
International and dynamic team
Personal and professional development
Independent working environment
Public transport ticket

Modul University Vienna is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to equality and diversity that does not discriminate on the basis of, among other factors, age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender expression, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or social class. We especially encourage women and people who belong minority groups to apply and welcome all applications that can contribute to a diverse working culture.

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