Research Intern
atEthereum Foundation
Nov 17
The Ethereum Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and sustainable success of Ethereum and related technologies. Committed to fostering innovation within the Ethereum ecosystem, the Foundation allocates resources to critical projects, serves as a key advocate for Ethereum worldwide, and ensures a valued presence within the community. Their comprehensive approach includes providing support across various aspects of the ecosystem, from groundbreaking technological developments to operational and human resources initiatives, and organizing pivotal events like Devcon and Devconnect.
With a strong emphasis on decentralization, transparency, and open-source principles, the Ethereum Foundation works diligently to manage legal and regulatory aspects, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks. Their globally distributed team collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, develop and maintain compliance policies, and stay abreast of the latest regulatory developments. They strive to uphold Ethereum's values while enabling a flexible and innovative work environment for their team.
About the Ethereum FoundationThe Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world.About the roleAs part of our mission to advance blockchain systems, interns will contribute to bleeding edge research that spans computer science, distributed systems, crypto-economics, and mechanism design. This program offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Ethereum Foundation researchers, their collaborators, and other contributors across the ecosystem, tackling both foundational and applied research challenges. Interns will also have opportunities to share their findings through ethresear.ch, academic publications, or conference submissions helping shape the future of Ethereum.Interns can choose to either work remotely, or in one of the EF offices, in Boulder (USA) or Berlin (Germany). In addition, interns will be invited for an in-person cohort meetup in the summer.Internship duration is 12 weeks during summer 2025.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research in areas relevant to Ethereum and decentralized technologies.
- Collaborate with Ethereum Foundation researchers and contributors to address pressing technical and conceptual challenges.
- Contribute to public-facing materials, such as blog posts, white papers, and technical reports, to share research outcomes.
- Engage with the broader research community through discussions, seminars, and collaborations.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an advanced program studying a relevant field such as computer science, cryptography, mathematics, or economics. Exceptional undergraduate students and second-career applicants will also be considered.
- Deep interest in Ethereum, blockchains, and decentralized technologies.
- Experience with bleeding edge research and publishing in peer-reviewed venues.
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