PhD position in distributed computing
IMDEA Software Institute · Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain
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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the IMDEA Software Institute in Madrid, Spain. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Alexey Gotsman, with research topics determined based on the common interests of the candidate and the supervisor. Possible areas include blockchains and distributed transaction processing. This covers algorithms, correctness proofs, and system engineering.
Who should apply?
Candidates should have a strong background in computer science or applied mathematics.
Dates
The starting date will be October 1, 2026. The position is intended to last for the duration of the doctoral studies, which is usually four years.
Working at IMDEA Software
The IMDEA Software Institute is located in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain. It offers an ideal working environment, where researchers can focus on developing new ideas and projects. The working language at the institute is English; the knowledge of Spanish is not required. The positions come with an internationally competitive stipend and support for research-related travel.
How to apply?
Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2026-07-phd-distributed. Deadline for applications is August 9th, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately.
The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment).
For enquiries about the position, please contact Alexey Gotsman.