Research Associate – Digital Assets

Laplace Apply; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, Cambridge Judge Business School's Centre for Alternative Finance, is recruiting a Research Associate to study digital assets, blockchain financial markets, tokenization, smart contracts and DeFi risks. The appointment combines quantitative analysis of blockchain datasets with academic and policy reports, for a twelve-month initial term.

The role emphasizes research in financial stability, infrastructure and policy for blockchain and DeFi, with a focus on rigorous

Qualifications

• PhD in a related quantitative discipline is required.
• Experience with blockchain datasets or DeFi research is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of blockchain datasets.
• Prepare academic and policy reports on digital assets.
• Study tokenization, smart contracts and DeFi risks.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Blockchain data analysis

Policy research

Academic writing

Education

PhD in computer science, finance, economics or a closely related quantitative discipline

Tools

Cambridge DeFi Navigator

Job description

University of Cambridge advertises Research Associate – Digital Assets, focusing on financial stability, infrastructure and policy research for blockchain and defi.

Cambridge Judge Business School’s Centre for Alternative Finance recruits a Research Associate to study digital assets, blockchain financial markets, tokenization, smart contracts and decentralized finance risks. The appointment combines quantitative analysis of blockchain datasets with academic and policy reports, potentially using tools such as the Cambridge DeFi Navigator. The advertised duration is twelve months initially, and the salary range is £37,694–£46,049.Academic preparation and entry profile: PhD in computer science, finance, economics or a closely related quantitative discipline.Funding and appointment conditions: £37,694–£46,049 per year.Application timing: 10 November 2026 (date only)Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, this opportunity may be particularly suited to applicants whose preparation includes PhD in computer science, finance, economics or a closely related quantitative discipline; researchers interested in working with Quantitative research, Blockchain data analysis, Computational methods. This is an editorial fit assessment, not an admissions determination.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Relevant considerations are the specialized technical breadth may require significant preparation. The exact implications depend on the stated eligibility and appointment terms.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinctive focus is financial stability, infrastructure and policy research for blockchain and defi. Applicants should weigh the verified research methods, qualifications and any stated funding or mobility conditions against their research goals.

Financial stability, infrastructure and policy research for blockchain and DeFi

Level Researcher

Field Financial stability, infrastructure and policy research for blockchain and DeFi

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

• PhD in computer science, finance, economics or a closely related quantitative discipline.