Research Assistant (CCTF Blockchain Seed Fund)

The NTU Centre in Computational Technology for Finance (NTU-CCTF) is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct cutting-edge research in smart contract security and quality assurance. You will develop automated tools such as fuzzers and static/dynamic analyzers to detect vulnerabilities in decentralized applications and ensure the reliability of blockchain networks.

What you'll do

• Research and develop automated vulnerability detection and static/dynamic analysis tools for smart contracts
• Build testing frameworks, benchmark datasets, and maintain open-source repositories
• Assist in drafting high-quality research papers for top-tier software engineering and security venues
• Collaborate closely with graduate students and researchers to achieve project milestones

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related computing field
• Solid programming skills in Python, Go, Rust, or C++, and familiarity with smart contracts in Solidity/EVM
• Knowledge of software quality assurance, static/dynamic analysis, or fuzzing
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently