Professor (All Ranks) in Distributed Systems and Blockchain Security

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) seek applicants for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in the intersection of Distributed Systems / Blockchain / Security in the School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering (CIDSE). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the robustness, security, and resilience of distributed systems; secure distributed consensus algorithms; internet-scale distributed security; distributed cybersecurity approaches; theory and applications of blockchains and cryptography; secure distributed learning; game-theoretic approaches to cybersecurity; secure multiparty computation, data management, and cryptography; the distributed Internet of Things; and other emerging areas covering various intersections of distributed systems, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

Required qualifications:  Earned doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.  Demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching as appropriate to the candidate’s rank.  Desired qualifications: Commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, strong record of publications in top-tier venues and the potential for establishing an externally funded research program, and a strong commitment to bringing about real-world impact as a result of the candidate's research.

We seek applicants who will contribute to our programs and expand collaborations with existing faculty at ASU. Located in Tempe with easy access to the outdoors and urban amenities, ASU's vibrant and innovative approaches to research and teaching are charting new paths in education and research in the public interest. Faculty members are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and undertake service activities. ASU strongly encourages transdisciplinary collaboration and use-inspired, socially relevant research. Successful candidates will be encouraged to expand expertise and collaborations in these areas. The tenure home may be in any of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. 

Appointments will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2021. 

Application deadline is January 15, 2020.  Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.  Apply at https://hiring.engineering.asu.edu/. Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio Dossier:

Cover letter

Current CV

Statement describing research interests

Statement describing teaching interests

Diversity statement*

Contact information for at least three references

*Candidates are required to submit a Diversity Statement, outlining their experience and commitment to enhancing diversity and access to education, and working broadly with diverse communities.

For further information or questions about this position please contact Professor Yan Shoshitaishvili at (yans@asu.edu)

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