Posted time November 4, 2023 Location Remote Job type Full-time

Zephyr Capital is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable researcher. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mathematics, with a particular emphasis on financial mathematics. Knowledge of decentralised finance would be a plus point.

The company has developed a stablecoin as their first product and is currently working on a new liquidation mechanism to enhance its capital efficiency. They are looking for a researcher to investigate and validate this liquidation mechanism. The primary responsibility of the researcher will be to conduct rigorous mathematical modelling and analysis, and the results are expected to be published in a research paper.

This is a remote position, allowing the researcher to work from any location. The position requires the ability to work under tight deadlines. The company aims to develop the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within the next three months. Therefore, the research related to the liquidation mechanism of their stablecoin needs to be completed within a short timeframe. They understand that this is a challenging timeline but believe it is achievable with a dedicated and focused individual. The researcher will have the full support of their team throughout this process.

If the researcher has programming experience, they can join the team as the smart contract developer after publishing the paper. The company believes this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the cutting-edge field of decentralized finance and make a significant impact on the financial industry. The researcher will receive a base salary and highly liquid equity options as compensation.

This is an exclusive opportunity for candidates who complete Developer programs from KBA . Interested Alumni can share their resume to kba.admin@duk.ac.in with the Subject line “Application to the post of Blockchain Researcher (KBAJ007)”