Vacancy -- Ph.D. in Computer Science & Functional Programming ------------------------------------------------------------- **Process Design Center (PDC) **PDC is seeking a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Functional Programming with good analytical skills, interested in solving problems requiring non-trivial algorithms. PDC is at the forefront of creating a new industry. PDC is a diverse and international team of highly educated and creative individuals (75% doctorates) using Human + Artificial Intelligence to arrive at better solutions. We believe innovation is a joint effort. Thus, our colleagues, partners & clients are at the center of our success. Among our clients are the major players in the industry as well as startups, investors and governments. Be aware that our website www.process-design-center.com is heavily outdated and is currently redesigned, rewritten, and generally revitalized, and we hope to finish the new website in Q3 of this year. **Responsibilities** - You will be in charge of the development of the new Decentralized Applications (DApps) / SmartContracts for the future products of the Company - Use the Cardano protocol (test, develop and deploy DApps on this platform) - Actively participate in multi-disciplinary research projects Requirements - A finished PhD in Computer Science, no more than 5 years after graduation - Functional programming expertise, in particular coding in Haskell/Plutus - Experience in formal software verification methods and techniques - Experience in other programming languages is an advantage - Familiar with automated testing, continuous integration and development - Experience with open source development tools - Knowledge in cybersecurity and cryptography concepts such as encryption, digital signatures, asymmetric keys, etc. - EU passport - Creative, laser-focus - Self-propelling and proactive - Ability to work well in a team but also independently - Good communication skills and a strong command of the English language - Willing to move to Breda - Netherlands **The Challenge & Personal development ** Our philosophy: - Learning-on-the-job is the most effective approach that we adopted to coach our people. - Blending young and experienced people to arrive at innovative results. - we present opportunities for our people to take direct responsibility. This way, we empower them, accelerate their growth and give them the freedom and the space to create and innovate. - We invest in your future by allocating resources to build on our joint ambitions. Contact Interested? Please apply by sending your CV and application letter in English by e-mail to our CEO Hans Keuken: keuken@process-design-center.com PDC provides gender-equal job opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to any characteristic protected by law.