PhD Research Fellow - Remote

Overview

Uniswap Labs builds products that help millions of people access DeFi simply and securely ‒ from the Uniswap Web App and Wallet to crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API, and Unichain. Uniswap Labs also contributes to the development of the Uniswap Protocol, which has processed over $2.9 trillion in volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and 12+ other chains.

When you join Uniswap, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.

Uniswap Labs is seeking a PhD candidate or graduate to participate in a 6-month paid fellowship starting in June 2025 who will work out of our Soho NYC HQ Office. The Fellow is provided with training and hands-on experience on a research team as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.

In Short

• Is open to PhDs or PhD candidates in disciplines related to economics, finance and operations research
• Will be remote-optional, with the recommended option to be in person in our New York City office

Responsibilities:

• Work on research projects broadly aligned with your area of study
• Develop strong industry and company knowledge
• Work on cutting-edge research projects in market economics, mechanism design, and more
• Learn about our culture, as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the firm
• Receive training designed to help you succeed
• Receive compensation and benefits

Requirements:

• Interest in research topics in decentralized finance, crypto-economics and blockchain in general
• Ability to independently design and execute research plans to answer conceptual questions
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and a high level of enthusiasm

Benefits:

• Flexible research projects aligned with the Fellow’s area of study
• Networking and mentorship opportunities
• Training and hands-on experience
• Compensation and benefits