Researcher

• Conduct technical and market research on across key protocols and technologies and emerging trends, delivering insights for both internal and external audiences.
• You will cultivate relationships with researchers, developers, academic institutions and investors, extending the reach of our research and laying the foundations for strategic investments and partnerships.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts to evaluate potential investments and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor and synthesise industry developments to provide strategic recommendations for investments, partnerships, and product development.
• Propose and develop innovative research topics, prioritising areas with the potential to drive significant impact in the community and on P2P's business.
• Represent P2P at conferences and events, participating in panels, networking, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
• Support the organisation’s strategic initiatives by contributing technical and strategic analyses of protocols, technologies, and market dynamics.
• Track and engage with blockchain protocol developments through technical documentation, GitHub repositories, governance forums, and developer communities.
• Propose proof-of-concept projects to validate research findings and explore new opportunities.
• Your ultimate goal: Become a go-to source for our team, our partners, and the wider community in your domain of expertise.

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. You must be comfortable with code and the technical aspects of protocol and smart contract development.
• Experience conducting research and analysis in crypto or across other emerging technologies.
• A demonstrated passion for and active involvement in the crypto ecosystem (e.g., publishing research, contributing to projects, or developing thought leadership)
• Open-mindedness and an ability to navigate complex, cross-disciplinary research challenges.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of tools like the Zettelkasten method for knowledge management (Nice-to-have)
• A strong network in the crypto or tech startup ecosystems (Nice-to-have) If you’re deeply interested in crypto and want to combine your technical expertise with opportunities to influence investment and strategy, you're a great fit for our team!
• You will bring technical depth to research and investment activities

• A demonstrated passion for and active involvement in the technical aspects of crypto. For example, open-source contributions or publishing technical reports or academic papers.

If you’re deeply interested in crypto and want to combine your drive technical research to support investing and strategy, you're a great fit for our team!

At P2P.org we have a team of experts with their own unique approach and ownership culture. Together we gain experience and make dreams come true!

• Competitive salary level in $ (we can also pay in Crypto)
• Well-being program
• Mental Health care program
• Compensation for education, including Foreign Language & professional growth courses
• Equipment & co-working reimbursement program
• Overseas conferences, community immersion
• Positive and friendly communication culture

P2P.org is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.