# Researcher positions ### Blockchain researcher: (Fully remote work with the option of a hybrid format and visits to Nexus Ventures offices in Singapore, Paris, if desired) Your primary responsibility is to conduct in-depth research into new and promising technologies in the field of Web3 and blockchain. This includes constantly monitoring developing protocols, new approaches to tokenization, cross-chain solutions, and tools aimed at improving the privacy, scalability, and sustainability of blockchain systems. You will study technical white papers, analyze consensus models, token economics, staking mechanisms, DAO structures, and decentralized protocol governance. Particular attention will be paid to the possibilities of integrating these solutions into the Centrifuge ecosystem or applying them within the framework of current or future project strategies. The priority is to identify technologies that truly enhance the project's capabilities, rather than simply following trends. Another important part of your job is to prepare analytical reports and summaries of the solutions you find, with a clear assessment of the risks, potential benefits, and practical application scenarios. These materials will be forwarded to the internal team for discussion and decision-making on further steps. At first, you will work closely with colleagues who will help you get involved in the process and add to the working channels. From a technical standpoint, you will not need to develop or write code, but it is desirable to be confident in blockchain system architecture, understand the structure of various protocols, be able to read and analyze technical documentation (including protocol descriptions), and be able to find connections between technological solutions and project business goals. You will be expected to use tools for monitoring on-chain data (such as Dune, Nansen, Arkham, and similar), track GitHub protocol activity and specification updates, and participate in community initiatives (forums, Discord, governance platforms) to understand the current state of ecosystems. Regular team meetings will be held once a week to discuss current tasks, exchange ideas, and plan next steps. You will interact with other technical specialists and developers to implement your ideas into the project as effectively as possible. Depending on your experience and contribution to the project, you may participate in the development of new products, the creation and optimization of tokenizable assets, and the implementation of scalable solutions. Financial conditions: we offer a competitive salary ranging from $9,500 to $23,000+ per month (discussed individually), with the possibility of bonuses based on the successful implementation of proposed solutions and tasks. In the future, we plan to increase your salary and improve your conditions as your contribution to the project grows. **All salaries are negotiated individually! $23,000 is not the final amount!** ### Invest researcher: (Fully remote work with the option of a hybrid format and visits to Nexus Ventures offices in Singapore, Paris, if desired) Your main task is to scout promising protocols, ecosystems, and early-stage startups that we can partner with, invest in, or support strategically. This means staying on top of the market, tracking new fundraising rounds, active teams, token models, and infrastructure trends in Web3. You’ll be analyzing the quality of teams, traction, fundraising structure, token economics (if applicable), go-to-market strategies, and backing from funds, ecosystems, and communities. The key is to separate hype from real potential and identify opportunities where there’s genuine synergy with our goals and room for growth. The goal isn’t just to “find cool stuff,” but to bring in projects that can become serious players and make sense strategically. Based on your findings, you’ll prepare short analytical memos and investment briefs: who the team is, what stage they’re at, what’s already been built, what the risks and growth drivers are, who’s on the cap table, and what kind of participation terms are being offered. These materials will be reviewed internally and serve as a foundation for decisions — whether to engage, join a round, build a syndicate, or pass. In the beginning, the team will support you — you’ll be added to all relevant work chats, guided through the process, and shown how to structure your work. Over time, you’ll be able to lead tracks independently, build your own pipeline, and initiate deals. You’re expected to have a solid understanding of the market, know how venture rounds work, understand key startup metrics, how cap tables are structured, and what the risks are across different stages. Strong analytical skills, the ability to read between the lines, and quickly assemble the big picture are essential. Experience in crypto research, venture funds, Web3 analytics, or working with startups is a strong plus. The team meets regularly — once or twice a week — to go over the pipeline, share updates, discuss interesting cases, and realign focus if needed. We’re open to new approaches and would love to see you bring fresh thinking into how we evaluate, structure, or communicate with projects. Financial terms are discussed individually, depending on your experience and level of involvement. Bonuses are possible for successfully closed tracks, participation in deals, and overall contribution to the pipeline. ### Security researcher: (Fully remote work with the option of a hybrid format and visits to Nexus Ventures offices in Singapore, Paris, if desired) As a Security Researcher at Nexus Ventures, your role is to stay on the edge of what’s possible — and what’s vulnerable — in the evolving Web3 and decentralized computing stack. You’ll focus on analyzing critical security assumptions, threat models, and attack surfaces across early-stage protocols, cryptographic primitives, and infrastructure layers that are shaping the next wave of open technologies. You’ll work at the intersection of technical research and venture due diligence — providing deep insights into the robustness, limitations, and real-world readiness of the projects we consider backing. This isn’t a reactive security audit role. This is proactive research and forward-looking assessment: studying new consensus mechanisms, zero-knowledge proof systems, MEV strategies, re-staking risks, and cross-chain messaging layers — before they become industry standard. Your assessments will help us answer fundamental questions:\ Does this system *actually* work as designed under adversarial conditions?\ Is the cryptographic architecture sound, or are there systemic weaknesses?\ How does this protocol handle economic security, validator incentives, and upgrade paths?\ What is the team’s posture toward security, disclosure, and governance? You’ll collaborate with investment partners, protocol engineers, and external technical advisors to produce security memos, risk profiles, and technical evaluations that feed directly into investment decisions and strategic partnerships. You'll also monitor relevant CVEs, on-chain incidents, governance exploits, and novel attack vectors, helping Nexus and our portfolio stay informed and resilient. While you're not expected to be a full-time white-hat or protocol auditor, you should have a strong grasp of decentralized systems design, applied cryptography, and adversarial thinking. You likely come from a background in security engineering, cryptography research, smart contract security, or low-level protocol work. Experience in tooling (like Foundry, Echidna, Manticore, Tenderly, etc.), familiarity with ZK/STARK/curve cryptography, and prior contributions to open-source security projects are all strong pluses. You’ll be embedded within our global research network and can work from anywhere, but our teams in Singapore and Paris maintain in-person presence and frequent knowledge-sharing sessions — including roundtables with researchers, founders, and public-sector stakeholders. We’re not just looking for someone to check boxes — we’re looking for someone obsessed with how things break, how to fix them, and how to build safer systems from the ground up. Compensation:\ — Junior Security Researcher: approximately $7,000 to $12,000 per month\ — Mid-level Security Researcher: approximately $12,000 to $17,000 per month\ — Senior Security Researcher: approximately $17,000 to $22,500+ per month Financial terms are discussed individually based on experience and scope. Long-term incentives and performance-based bonuses are available. **All salaries are negotiated individually! $22,500 is not the final amount!** ### **AI Researcher:** As an AI Researcher, your core responsibility will be to investigate and apply advanced artificial intelligence technologies to automate, optimize, and enhance various operational and analytical processes within our projects. This role bridges cutting-edge AI methods with decentralized systems, aiming to unlock new efficiencies and insights that empower our platform and portfolio companies. You will focus primarily on analyzing complex, large-scale data originating from blockchain networks and other decentralized infrastructures. By leveraging machine learning, natural language processing, and data mining techniques, you will develop models that simplify data interpretation, identify patterns, and predict trends that can guide strategic decisions and product development. Your work will also involve improving user interaction by creating intelligent automation tools that streamline the interface between users and decentralized technologies, making complex blockchain data more accessible and actionable. This includes experimenting with algorithms that can automate routine tasks, detect anomalies, and optimize workflows. Collaboration is key in this position. You will work closely with the technical research team, blockchain engineers, and product developers to translate your findings into practical applications. In your initial phase, experienced researchers and developers will assist you with onboarding, familiarizing you with our tech stack, existing datasets, and current project goals. Your day-to-day tasks will include: * Conducting in-depth research on state-of-the-art AI techniques applicable to decentralized data and blockchain ecosystems * Designing and implementing machine learning models tailored to analyze blockchain transaction data, token flows, governance activities, and other relevant on-chain metrics * Experimenting with natural language processing to enhance interaction with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), community forums, and governance proposals * Building prototypes and proof-of-concept tools that demonstrate the feasibility and value of AI-driven solutions for our projects * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI features into existing products and services * Staying up-to-date with the latest AI and blockchain research, attending workshops, conferences, and contributing to the company’s knowledge base * Documenting methodologies, results, and insights clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI/ML, data science, or related fields, with experience working on blockchain data or similar decentralized datasets considered a significant advantage. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI research (such as Python, TensorFlow, or PyTorch) is expected. Familiarity with Web3 technologies, smart contract logic, and decentralized protocols will help you better contextualize your research. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of two of the most transformative fields — artificial intelligence and decentralized technologies — contributing to innovative solutions that shape the future of digital infrastructure. The role is remote-friendly, with occasional travel opportunities to attend industry events and collaborate with global teams. Your compensation package will be competitive and aligned with your expertise and contributions, with room for growth as you take on more complex projects. — Junior AI Researcher: approximately $7,500 to $10,000 per month\ — Mid-level AI Researcher: approximately $10,000 to $14,500 per month\ — Senior AI Researcher: approximately $14,500 to $20,000+ per month **All salaries are negotiated individually! $20,000 is not the final amount!** ### **DeFi Researcher:** As a DeFi Researcher, your main responsibility will be to conduct in-depth research and analysis of decentralized finance protocols that have the potential to add value to our projects and investment portfolio. You will be tasked with continuously monitoring the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape to identify innovative protocols, emerging trends, and opportunities that align with our strategic goals. Your work will involve a detailed examination of DeFi protocol architecture, including smart contract design, liquidity pools, staking and farming mechanisms, token economics, governance models, cross-chain bridges, and security features. Understanding how these elements interact and their real-world implications will be critical in assessing the viability and potential impact of each protocol. You will prepare comprehensive research reports and actionable recommendations that clearly articulate the strengths, weaknesses, risks, and opportunities associated with various DeFi projects. These reports will be used internally by investment teams, developers, and decision-makers to guide partnership decisions, funding allocations, and integration strategies. A solid grasp of tokenomics is essential, as it allows you to evaluate incentive structures, token distribution models, emission schedules, and mechanisms designed to ensure sustainability and growth. You will also assess potential vulnerabilities, regulatory considerations, and market dynamics that might affect protocol performance or security. Collaboration with the development team is a key part of your role. You will work closely with engineers and product managers to explore technical feasibility and integration possibilities. During your onboarding, the development team will provide support, add you to communication channels, and be available to assist with technical queries or deeper protocol insights. To excel as a DeFi Researcher, you should have a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with continuous innovation and change. Staying engaged with the broader DeFi community by participating in forums, governance discussions, and following key influencers and projects will also be important to keep your knowledge current and contribute to the company’s strategic positioning. The role is remote-friendly but may require occasional travel to attend conferences, workshops, or meet with ecosystem partners, with travel expenses covered by the company. Compensation will be competitive and discussed individually based on experience and contribution. — Junior DeFi Researcher: approximately $7,000 to $9,500 per month\ — Mid-level DeFi Researcher: approximately $9,500 to $14,000 per month\ — Senior DeFi Researcher: approximately $14,000 to $21,000+ per month **All salaries are negotiated individually! $21,000 is not the final amount!** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://nexus-ventures.gitbook.io/nexus-ventures/work-proposals/researcher-positions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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