Crypto Research Scholar — Summer 2026, Paid, In‑Person

P2P; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scholar for a summer 2026 position. The role involves conducting deep research on blockchain technologies and presenting findings to the investment team. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of smart contracts and excellent analytical skills. This is a full-time, paid role over 12 weeks, suitable for rising seniors, grad students, or MBAs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the crypto ecosystem and blockchain technologies.
• Robust analytical skills for identifying trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep research and analysis on industry verticals.
• Identify and reason emerging trends.
• Present ideas to the investment team.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of smart contracts

Strong writing and communication skills

Ability to aggregate information

Creativity

Education

Technical background in engineering, computer science, or data science

Job description

A leading investment firm in San Francisco is seeking a Research Scholar for a summer 2026 position. The role involves conducting deep research on blockchain technologies and presenting findings to the investment team. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of smart contracts and excellent analytical skills. This is a full-time, paid role over 12 weeks, suitable for rising seniors, grad students, or MBAs.