PhD Candidate Blockchain in Energy 70%

PhD Candidate Blockchain in Energy 70%

• Conduct cutting-edge research in the field of blockchain application to the energy and sustainability domain
• Identify emerging blockchain technologies and assess their potential impact on renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and carbon credits trading
• Investigate blockchain's role in enhancing the transparency and traceability of sustainable and renewable energy sources
• Design a blockchain-based platform for securely sharing data and automation of processes in the energy sector
• Develop prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of blockchain for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of data in the energy sector
• 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 in the application of blockchain technology across a variety of industries and helping in conducting them

• Master's degree in computer science with very good marks (obtained or close to being obtained)
• Experience with blockchain and in developing smart contracts
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Basic knowledge in the energy and/or sustainability sector
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to advance the state of the art and to communicate it at high-profile scientific venues (conference and journals)

• Attractive position with the possibility to dedicate time to your PhD research and to obtaining a PhD
• An opportunity to further develop your own ideas and position yourself in your field of research nationally and internationally
• An international working environment
• Participation in high-profile conferences and workshops
• Flexible working time and place (home office and office in Rotkreuz)

Prof. Dr. Tim Weingärtner
Co-Head Information Systems Research Lab
tim.weingärtner@hslu.ch

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