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PhD Research Fellow

PhD Research Fellow conducts cutting-edge research in market economics, mechanism design, DeFi, crypto-economics, and blockchain. Requires PhD or PhD candidate in economics, finance, or operations research with independent research skills.

New York, NYAI ResearchHybrid

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Work on research projects broadly aligned with your area of study
  • Develop strong industry and company knowledge
  • Work on cutting-edge research projects in market economics, mechanism design, and more
  • Learn about our culture, as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the firm
  • Receive training designed to help you succeed
  • Receive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

  • Interest in research topics in decentralized finance, crypto-economics and blockchain in general
  • Ability to independently design and execute research plans to answer conceptual questions
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach and a high level of enthusiasm

Nice to Haves

  • Love for the unicorns 🦄

Skills

Decentralized FinanceCrypto-EconomicsBlockchainMarket EconomicsMechanism DesignEconomicsFinanceOperations Research

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