Blockchain Researcher

Full-time / Part-time / Remote

At Cryptape, our research team is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, specializing in foundational research that drives the future of decentralized technologies.

As a blockchain researcher at Cryptape, you will contribute to groundbreaking work in the Nervos ecosystem and other blockchain protocols. You'll have the opportunity to publish high-impact research, collaborate with leading experts in the field, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure.

You can explore some of the exciting research topics we are currently investigating on our research blog.

## Responsibilities

Conduct high-quality academic research on cutting-edge blockchain topics, including Bitcoin, Lightning Network, Ethereum, Nervos and other ecosystems, and publish in top-tier conferences and journals.
Collaborate with internal teams and external researchers to design and develop innovative blockchain application protocols.
Analyze emerging blockchain trends in areas like cryptography, consensus mechanisms, scalability, security, and privacy, and share insights through technical blogs and reports.
Present research findings at conferences, meetups, and internal sessions.

## Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong background in blockchain technology, cryptography, security, and privacy, including familiarity with protocols like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Lightning Network).
Proven academic research experience with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, Go, C++) and cryptographic libraries/tools.
Fluent in English as the working language.
Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

## Preferred Qualifications

Experience in designing and implementing blockchain consensus mechanisms, Layer 2 scaling solutions, or smart contracts.
Experience with formal methods, game theory, or distributed systems.
Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
Prior experience in blockchain industry research roles or academic blockchain research groups.