Random and pseudorandom sequences: statistical validation and coding from high frequency financial data

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Sc. Normale Sup. Pisa
Posted on: 24/06/2026 Deadline: 16/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

01/MATH-04 - Mathematical Physics

Description

Encoding and construction of pseudorandom sequences from high-frequency financial data. Application of randomness test batteries, Shannon entropy calculation and cryptographic-quality randomness extractors. Applications in the field of public and verifiable randomness.

Compensation

31,000 Euro

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Scuola Normale Superiore

Selection process

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Both Italian and non-Italian applicants may take part in the selection who are in possession of a Master's or single-cycle degree in Mathematics, only if they attained their degree no more than 6 years before the application deadline. Applications are also welcome from those in possession of a qualification attained abroad and recognised as being equivalent to the above mentioned Italian qualification. A knowledge of English is required.