Summer 2025 Research Intern, Crypto
a16z Crypto - New York, NY, USA
The research team led by Tim Roughgarden at a16z Crypto solicits applications for the summer research internship '25 cohort in all areas pertinent to Web3/blockchains.
Full consideration deadline: Nov 8, 2024.
Details and application form: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=6242445003
a16z crypto research is a new kind of multidisciplinary lab that bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice to advance the science and technology of the next generation of the internet. In addition to fundamental research, we collaborate with portfolio companies to solve hard technical and conceptual problems. Research interns will have the opportunity to learn from the firm’s investment and engineering teams, although this is a research role with no responsibility for investment decisions. We are seeking students with a strong research background and an interest in blockchains and web3 to join the group for the summer. Specific research areas of interest include cryptography, security, distributed computing, economics (both micro and macro), incentives, quantitative finance, political science and governance, and market and mechanism design. This list is not exhaustive and we encourage applicants with different backgrounds who may have unique perspectives on the space to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Contact: Tim Roughgarden, troughgarden@a16z.com
Full consideration deadline: Nov 8, 2024.
Details and application form: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=6242445003
a16z crypto research is a new kind of multidisciplinary lab that bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice to advance the science and technology of the next generation of the internet. In addition to fundamental research, we collaborate with portfolio companies to solve hard technical and conceptual problems. Research interns will have the opportunity to learn from the firm’s investment and engineering teams, although this is a research role with no responsibility for investment decisions. We are seeking students with a strong research background and an interest in blockchains and web3 to join the group for the summer. Specific research areas of interest include cryptography, security, distributed computing, economics (both micro and macro), incentives, quantitative finance, political science and governance, and market and mechanism design. This list is not exhaustive and we encourage applicants with different backgrounds who may have unique perspectives on the space to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a PhD program in fields like computer science, economics, maths, operations research, political science, etc. (Exceptional master's and undergrads will also be considered)
- Passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/Web3 technologies
- Familiar with fundamental research and publishing in peer-reviewed venues
- Typically a blend of intern's own research (usually with other lab members), portfolio-related research problems, attending seminars, meeting visitors, etc.
- In-person residency in New York, NY
- Duration: May 27–August 15, 2025 (min. 10/max. 12 weeks)
- Anticipated compensation: $4,000/week plus $500/week housing stipend (actual starting pay may vary based on experience/skills/scope/etc.)
Last updated: 2024-10-23 posted on 2024-10-19