Thesis (M/F): Cryptocurrencies at the service of monetary diversity supporting new organization[...]

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Le CNRS propose un contrat doctoral de 36 mois dédié à la recherche sur les cryptomonnaies et leur impact sur les écosystèmes économiques. Le poste nécessite une collaboration étroite avec des équipes d’experts en économie et en informatique, tout en développant des modèles économiques innovants. Les candidats avec un Master en économie et une solide connaissance des monnaies alternatives sont invités à postuler.

Qualifications

• Diplôme requis: Master avec recherche en économie.
• Connaissances solides sur les cryptomonnaies.
• Intérêt marqué pour les approches interdisciplinaires et les questions techniques liées à la blockchain.

Responsabilités

• Conceptualiser un écosystème multi-monétaire basé sur les cryptomonnaies.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe IT LIMOS pour la faisabilité technique des protocoles.
• Implémenter un prototype expérimental testé avec des groupes d'étudiants.

Connaissances

Connaissance des monnaies alternatives

Modélisation économique systémique

Analyse critique

Formation

Master en économie

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre d'études et de recherches sur le développement international Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 17 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Thesis Objectives
• Conceptualize the functioning of a multi-monetary ecosystem based on community cryptocurrencies.
• Propose a systemic economic model of these monetary dynamics (non-competition, complementarity, traceability, non-fungibility).
• Work closely with the LIMOS IT team to ensure the technical and security feasibility of the proposed protocols.
• Participate in the implementation of an experimental prototype of the system, tested with groups of students as part of a teaching protocol.

Preferred Qualifications
• Required degree: Master's degree with research in economics (political economy, monetary economics, development economics, social and solidarity economy, etc.) or equivalent disciplines. • Solid knowledge of alternative currencies, cryptocurrencies, and heterodox theories of money.
• Skills in systemic or computational economic modeling.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches (computer science, economics, political philosophy, etc.) and technical issues related to blockchain.
• Demonstrate scientific rigor, autonomy, a good sense of critical analysis, and proven writing skills.
Working Conditions
• 36-month doctoral contract (2025–2028), funded by the CNRS via the 80|PRIME program.
• Primary affiliation: CERDI, Université Clermont Auvergne.
• Close collaboration with the LIMOS team (regular visits planned).

Application Instructions
Applications to be sent by email must include:
• A detailed CV
• A cover letter
• A Master's transcript
• A copy of the Master's thesis (if available) or Master's thesis
• Letters of recommendation or contact information of preferred referees
Supervisors
• Ariane Tichit, Associate Professor of Economics, CERDI, University of Clermont Auvergne
• Pascal Lafourcade, Professor of Computer Science, LIMOS, University of Clermont Auvergne
Thesis Supervisor
• Sébastien Marchand, Associate Professor of Economics, CERDI, University of Clermont Auvergne

Cryptocurrencies at the service of monetary diversity supporting new organizational modes