Research Scholar - 2026

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

About

Blockchain Capital (also known as BCAP) is a first-mover venture firm investing in the decentralized space and dedicated to supporting founders in all stages of growth. Over the past decade, we have backed over 170 entrepreneurs with the principal mission of helping them build world‑class companies and drive blockchain innovation. Some of our investments include Coinbase, OpenSea, Matter Labs, EigenLayer, Worldcoin, Kraken, Anchorage, Aave, and Circle. We bring the right blend of experience, network, and grassroots action that gives our founders an advantage in building the next components of the new internet economy.

Our investment strategy is research-driven, and that’s where you come in. As a Research Scholar, you will work alongside a team that has seen multiple cycles of this rapidly evolving industry. Working in partnership with our research and investment team, this is a unique role that offers the ability to work closely on investments, conduct deep research and analysis, and develop an understanding of the crypto ecosystem and venture capital. Previous research scholars have conducted research on DAO treasury diversification, dynamic NFTs, liquidity mining, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep research and analysis on industry verticals, technical trends, and more
• Identify and reason emerging trends in the space, and distill appropriate investment themes
• Take a qualitative and technically quantitative approach to research projects
• Present ideas and analysis regularly to the broader investment and research team

What we’re looking for

• A strong understanding of smart contracts, crypto economics and blockchain technologies generally
• Robust analytical skills that allow for identifying trends and assessing data
• Ability to aggregate information from a variety of sources and distill data into informed insights and conclusions
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to think creatively and have a point of view you like to share
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, math or data science is preferred but not a requirement

Additional Details

• Must be able to work in NYC or SF
• Must have the right/authorization/ability to work in the US over the summer
• Summer 2026 position, full‑time, paid position over 12 weeks
• Rising Seniors, Grad students, MBAs or older

Application

• Please apply here, applications are accepted until October 31st