PhD Research Fellow
Uniswap Labs is the team behind the Uniswap Protocol, a decentralized trading protocol focused on products, research, and development. The associated Uniswap Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting innovation across the Uniswap community to create a more open and fair financial system.
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About Uniswap Labs
Uniswap Labs is the company behind the Uniswap Protocol, the world's largest decentralized trading protocol. They develop products like the Uniswap Web App and the Uniswap Wallet, enabling users to swap tokens, provide liquidity, and bridge assets across multiple networks. Recent product updates include the introduction of Limit Orders, permissionless bridging, the Uniswap Extension for Chrome, and integration with Robinhood Connect for crypto purchases. The Labs team also conducts and publishes research on topics like Layer 2 scaling, order flow auctions, and drivers of crypto asset prices. The ecosystem is also supported by the Uniswap Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more open and fair financial system by supporting innovation within the Uniswap community. The protocol's documentation provides information on core concepts like Swaps, Pools, and Concentrated Liquidity, along with guides for developers to integrate with Uniswap.
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About the Role
You will work on research projects aligned with your area of study, focusing on market economics, mechanism design, and decentralized finance. You will design and execute independent research plans, participate in training and mentorship, develop industry knowledge, and present research outcomes. The fellowship is a paid six-month appointment and is remote-optional with recommended in-person presence in New York City.
Requirements
- PhD candidate or PhD degree in economics, finance, or operations research
- Interest in decentralized finance, crypto-economics, and blockchain
- Ability to independently design and execute research plans
- Proactive self-starter with high enthusiasm
Responsibilities
- Work on research projects aligned with your area of study
- Conduct research in market economics and mechanism design
- Design and execute independent research plans
- Develop industry and company knowledge
- Participate in training and mentorship
Benefits
- Paid six-month fellowship
- Remote-optional hybrid work with recommended presence in New York City
- Mentorship opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Training