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Our working areas include but are not limited to:

• Decentralized Finance
• Security and Privacy of Blockchains
• Machine Learning for Distributed Systems

We always consider outstanding candidates in these areas. If you think that you are a good match, please apply for a PhD position!

🏗 Before submitting your application

We are expecting to receive convincing evidence showing your interests and talents. This proof could have various forms:

• Maybe you studied one of our publications in detail, and know how to improve our results?
• Perhaps you know how to solve an open problem in our area?
• Possibly, you have a fresh idea, and can write about it concisely and clearly?
• You could potentially have attended outstanding courses, and achieved excellent grades?

🎨 How to apply online

• Please send Arthur an email with 3 bullet points listing signs of exceptional achievements.
• Out of these, please share 1 sign of splendid technical achievements (maybe you’re n°1 on https://www.hackthissite.org/ … ).
• Those signs do not necessarily have to be related to your or our work; they can be a hobby etc.
• The shorter and stronger, the better.