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About the Role
Category Labs is seeking Summer Research Interns to conduct advanced research in areas such as mechanism design, cryptoeconomics, distributed systems, programming languages, cryptography, and governance. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on the cutting edge of decentralized systems, contributing to both scientific advancement and real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct novel, rigorous research on advanced topics.
- Contribute to technical publications, including peer-reviewed papers, blog posts, and white papers.
- Partner with the engineering team to build prototypes, run simulations, and design experiments.
- Engage with team members and visiting researchers to refine ideas and share insights.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science, economics, mathematics, the social sciences, or a related field.
- Exceptional master’s and undergraduate students will also be considered.
- Passionate about decentralized systems with foundational knowledge.
- Clear research vision and drive to pursue innovative ideas.
- Collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable.
- Eager to tackle hard problems and pick up new concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Must stand behind the correctness and quality of work, even if produced with AI assistance.
- Must understand AI output before sharing with collaborators; any unreviewed output must be marked as such.
Skills
- Mechanism design
- Cryptoeconomics
- Distributed systems
- Programming languages
- Cryptography
- Governance
- AI and its application in research
Location
- New York City (preferred)
- Remote
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time (potential extension)
- Part-time (potential extension)
Experience Level
- PhD student
- Master's student
- Undergraduate student
Education Level
- PhD
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $4,500 per week
- $500 per week housing stipend
Benefits
- Housing support
- Potential for extension into part-time employment
- Potential for future collaborations
- Opportunity to work with leading venture-backed companies
- Lean team environment with a focus on collaboration and high-quality output
About the Company
- Category Labs (formerly Monad Labs) is building the frontier of decentralized technology with a focus on significant improvements over existing blockchain solutions.
- The team is behind Monad, a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1, developing its core software including a parallel-execution EVM, custom state database, and BFT consensus client.
- The company has raised $225M in Series A funding, led by Paradigm.
- Category Labs is an AI-native team that expects researchers to leverage AI in their work.
- The company culture emphasizes collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output.
Equal Opportunity
- Category Labs welcomes international applicants and will consider visa and work authorization support on a case-by-case basis.