Junior Research Scientist

Organisation :

Economics Design

Location : Remote - Singapore

Function : Economic, Analysis

Organisation type : Non-governmental Organization (including non-profits and not-for-profits)

Industry : Information Technology & Services

Posted on : 28 Jun 2024

Application Deadline : 07 Jul 2024

Background: The MVERS project aims to create an innovative scoring system to measure economic risk within blockchain protocol ecosystems, enhancing economic stability and health understanding. Recognized by IEEE, ITU, and global associations, MVERS will be crucial for centralized exchanges to assess risk before listing tokens.

Responsibilities:
📚 Conduct literature reviews on web3 to support methodology and broaden discussions.
📊 Perform data cleaning, transformation, analysis, and generate descriptive statistics, graphs, and tables.
🧠 Collaborate on defining methodology and coding risk models, running regressions and forecasts.
📝 Prepare case studies and document findings for the final report.
Validate and test the implementation of the model.

Qualifications:
🎓 Current students pursuing a postgraduate degree in Economics or a related field are encouraged to apply
📈 Experience in risk analysis (credit, market, investment risk) is a plus.
🌐 Strong familiarity with web3 platforms and protocols.
💻 Knowledge of statistical programming and basic economics, game theory, and statistical inference.
🇸🇬 Singaporean citizen or PR status.
🔍 Keen and curious learner with attention to detail.
💬 Excellent communication skills.
🔧 Flexible, focused, organized, and self-sufficient.

Note: This is a contract position with the potential to extend to a full-time role.