Research Fellow – Blockchain

About the role

The College of Engineering at NTU is seeking a Research Fellow to join the newly established NTU Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance. This centre coordinates university‑wide blockchain initiatives and supports cutting‑edge research in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied blockchain research, focusing on sharding techniques to reduce complexity and resource consumption.
• Develop generative and advanced AI algorithms to optimise blockchain and data‑management platforms for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
• Publish research outcomes in top‑tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and present at leading conferences like IEEE INFOCOM.
• Assist in preparing major research grant proposals for blockchain‑related projects.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Strong publication record in high‑impact journals and conferences.
• Excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Blockchain technology
• Sharding mechanisms
• Artificial intelligence and generative algorithms
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)