International Association
for Cryptologic Research

The Role
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. 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, incentives, finance, governance, 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.

Responsibilities
-Pursue fundamental research on topics relevant to the firm
-Work with portfolio companies on technical research problems
-Contribute to blog posts, white papers, and other public expository content
-Meet with visitors from academia and industry and attend seminars

A typical schedule will have an intern spending ⅓ of their time working with the portfolio, ⅓ of the time pursuing personal research interests, and ⅓ of their time meeting with visitors/attending seminars, etc.

In-person residency required in New York, NY
Duration of internship: May 30–August 18, 2023 (minimum residency 10 weeks, maximum 12 weeks)

Preferred Qualifications A typical successful candidate is:

-Enrolled in a quantitative PhD program such as computer science, mathematics, economics, etc. (Exceptional masters and undergraduate students will also be considered.)
-Passionate and knowledgeable about blockchains/Web3 and their underlying technologies.
-Familiar with fundamental research and publishing in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.

Letters of recommendation (1-2 letters, optional): recommenders should email their letters of support to crypto-research-applications@a16z.com, with the name of the applicant in the subject line.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Tim Roughgarden

More information: https://a16z.com/about/jobs/?gh_jid=5345713003