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Overview
About Null
Null is creating a new DeFi primitive: permissionless leverage on anything. Our protocol enables leverage on any asset, yield stream, or financial product or metric, expanding what’s possible in trustless finance.
We are a small team backed by a Tier-1 VC and some of the founding architects of Uniswap. We operate with deep conviction in crypto’s first principles: open systems, trustless architecture, decentralization, and user sovereignty.
If you want to work at the frontier of DeFi and help define a new category of leverage, this is where you’ll do it.
Web3 PhD Research Intern
We’re seeking a highly motivated PhD student with strong technical writing skills and deep interest in Web3 and crypto to join our team on a part-time internship basis. This role focuses on producing high-quality documentation, including whitepapers, protocol docs, and patent applications, and helping shape the written foundation of emerging Web3 protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Write and maintain technical documentation for the protocol, developer resources, and system design
• Draft and refine whitepapers and research deliverables explaining complex blockchain concepts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical specifications into clear prose
• Conduct literature reviews, synthesize research findings, and ensure documentation accuracy
• Contribute to other writing tasks requiring analytical thinking and strong communication
Who You Are
• Currently enrolled PhD student at a reputable university (any discipline with strong analytical and research skills)
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely
• Proficient with LaTeX for structured, professional technical content
• Deep interest and experience in Web3 / crypto, including familiarity with DeFi protocols
• Strong research and synthesis skills
Why Join Null
• Flexible, part-time work that fits around your PhD studies
• Opportunity to build your portfolio with high-visibility technical writing and research output
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced teams in Web3
• Competitive compensation
• Remote-first, async-first culture built for focus and deep work
• Backed by some of the strongest convictions in DeFi
Skills
Candidate requirements
These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.
- Currently enrolled PhD student at a reputable university (any discipline with strong analytical and research skills)
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely
Web3 PhD Research Assistant (DeFi)
Null is creating a new DeFi primitive: permissionless leverage on anything.
Last updated 2026-01-23T17:26:21.267Z
Overview
About Null
Null is creating a new DeFi primitive: permissionless leverage on anything. Our protocol enables leverage on any asset, yield stream, or financial product or metric, expanding what’s possible in trustless finance.
We are a small team backed by a Tier-1 VC and some of the founding architects of Uniswap. We operate with deep conviction in crypto’s first principles: open systems, trustless architecture, decentralization, and user sovereignty.
If you want to work at the frontier of DeFi and help define a new category of leverage, this is where you’ll do it.
Web3 PhD Research Intern
We’re seeking a highly motivated PhD student with strong technical writing skills and deep interest in Web3 and crypto to join our team on a part-time internship basis. This role focuses on producing high-quality documentation, including whitepapers, protocol docs, and patent applications, and helping shape the written foundation of emerging Web3 protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Write and maintain technical documentation for the protocol, developer resources, and system design
• Draft and refine whitepapers and research deliverables explaining complex blockchain concepts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical specifications into clear prose
• Conduct literature reviews, synthesize research findings, and ensure documentation accuracy
• Contribute to other writing tasks requiring analytical thinking and strong communication
Who You Are
• Currently enrolled PhD student at a reputable university (any discipline with strong analytical and research skills)
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely
• Proficient with LaTeX for structured, professional technical content
• Deep interest and experience in Web3 / crypto, including familiarity with DeFi protocols
• Strong research and synthesis skills
Why Join Null
• Flexible, part-time work that fits around your PhD studies
• Opportunity to build your portfolio with high-visibility technical writing and research output
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced teams in Web3
• Competitive compensation
• Remote-first, async-first culture built for focus and deep work
• Backed by some of the strongest convictions in DeFi
Salary
Competitive Salary
Location
Remote
WorldwideDepartment
Engineering
Level
Entry-Level/Graduate
Skills
Overview
About Null
Null is creating a new DeFi primitive: permissionless leverage on anything. Our protocol enables leverage on any asset, yield stream, or financial product or metric, expanding what’s possible in trustless finance.
We are a small team backed by a Tier-1 VC and some of the founding architects of Uniswap. We operate with deep conviction in crypto’s first principles: open systems, trustless architecture, decentralization, and user sovereignty.
If you want to work at the frontier of DeFi and help define a new category of leverage, this is where you’ll do it.
Web3 PhD Research Intern
We’re seeking a highly motivated PhD student with strong technical writing skills and deep interest in Web3 and crypto to join our team on a part-time internship basis. This role focuses on producing high-quality documentation, including whitepapers, protocol docs, and patent applications, and helping shape the written foundation of emerging Web3 protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Write and maintain technical documentation for the protocol, developer resources, and system design
• Draft and refine whitepapers and research deliverables explaining complex blockchain concepts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical specifications into clear prose
• Conduct literature reviews, synthesize research findings, and ensure documentation accuracy
• Contribute to other writing tasks requiring analytical thinking and strong communication
Who You Are
• Currently enrolled PhD student at a reputable university (any discipline with strong analytical and research skills)
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely
• Proficient with LaTeX for structured, professional technical content
• Deep interest and experience in Web3 / crypto, including familiarity with DeFi protocols
• Strong research and synthesis skills
Why Join Null
• Flexible, part-time work that fits around your PhD studies
• Opportunity to build your portfolio with high-visibility technical writing and research output
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced teams in Web3
• Competitive compensation
• Remote-first, async-first culture built for focus and deep work
• Backed by some of the strongest convictions in DeFi
Skills
Candidate requirements
These are the minimum requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for this role.
- Currently enrolled PhD student at a reputable university (any discipline with strong analytical and research skills)
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely
About Null
Our protocol enables leverage on any asset, yield stream, or financial product or metric, expanding what’s possible in trustless finance. We are a small team backed by a Tier-1 VC and some of the founding architects of Uniswap. We operate with deep conviction in crypto’s first principles: open systems, trustless architecture, decentralization, and user sovereignty.
Head office
London, UK
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