Research Scientist

Hong Kong International New Economic Research Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong International New Economic Research Institute is looking for driven PhD candidates to join their dynamic team. You will engage in market intelligence for the RWA sector, design tokenization protocols, and contribute to strategic roadmaps. Ideal candidates are passionate about blockchain and possess entrepreneurial grit, with prior experience in fast-paced environments. Your insights will directly influence new business lines and global expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD with a strong business acumen.
• Experience in RWA (Real World Assets) sector is advantageous.
• Capable of working in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence analysis into consumer sectors.
• Design and optimize RWA tokenization protocols.
• Develop sustainable economic models for consumer liquidity.
• Collaborate on the long-term technical roadmap.
• Research ZKP, Oracles, and AI applications in asset verification.

Skills

Blockchain knowledge

Business analysis

Technical expertise

Entrepreneurial experience

Data analysis

Job description

Ideal for PhDs with a sharp business sense and technical background. You will work directly with the founders to incubate new business lines and drive global expansion. In the meantime, we will also offer a variety of career options for candidates with different academic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive analysis into consumer sectors (luxury goods, collectibles, electronics, daily consumer) and their RWA potential.
• Protocol & Mechanism Design: Design and optimize RWA tokenization protocols, ensuring robust cross-border settlement and asset-backed transparency.
• Tokenomics Modeling: Develop sustainable economic models that balance consumer liquidity with ecosystem incentives.
• Strategic Roadmap: Work closely with the technical leadership to define the long-term architectural evolution of the global traffic exchange.
• Cutting-edge R&D: Explore the application of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), Oracles, and AI in physical asset verification and traffic exchange.

Who We Are Looking For

• Web3 Passion: Deep interest in Blockchain, DeFi, and the RWA sector.
• Global Vision: Prior overseas work or research experience is highly preferred. You should be comfortable in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Previous startup experience (as a founder or early employee) is a significant plus.
• Logical Rigor: Ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into actionable business strategies or scalable code.