# Research Intern, Summer 2027 at Category Labs

- Company: Category Labs
- What the company does: Category Labs (formerly known as Monad Labs) is a team of systems engineers and researchers on a mission to design and build at the frontier of decentralized technology. Backed by Dragonfly.
- Company website: https://category.xyz
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: New York
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-11-07
- Apply by: 2026-12-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/category-labs/248a6400-c18e-4627-9c8c-1b1054869075?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/category-labs-research-intern-summer-2027/

## About the role

We’re hiring Summer Research Interns to pursue advanced research in mechanism design, cryptoeconomics, distributed systems, programming languages, cryptography, and governance. This list isn’t exhaustive; if you bring a valuable and relevant perspective, we encourage you to apply. This internship offers a rare chance to work at the frontier of decentralized systems: advancing the underlying science and technology while delivering real impact at scale. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- You’re currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science, economics, mathematics, the social sciences, or a related field. Exceptional master’s and undergraduate students will also be considered
- You’re passionate about decentralized systems and have enough foundational knowledge to hit the ground running
- You communicate clearly and can explain complex ideas in simple terms, making research accessible to a broader audience
- You have a clear research vision and the drive to pursue innovative ideas aligned with Category Labs’ mission
- You’re collaborative, self-motivated, and adaptable, eager to tackle hard problems and pick up new concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment

Tags: Research

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