Web3 PhD Research Assistant (DeFi)

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

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