Senior Taxonomist

Senior Taxonomist – USA or Canada (Remote)

Plexus are on the hunt for an Senior Taxonomist to join one of the industry leading Web3 VC funds.

What you will do:

• Keep track of and update the current system for organising various crypto projects, protocols, technologies, and ideas.
• Keep an eye on the crypto world to identify new trends, areas of interest, or emerging technologies that should be incorporated into the system.
• Collaborate with analysts, researchers, and data experts to ensure that the system accurately covers all the details of the crypto field.
• Establish and document clear rules and guidelines for consistently using and updating the system across different sources and analyses.
• Collaborate with labelling, analysis, and engineering teams to ensure the correct usage of the system and provide guidance on complex cases or uncertainties.
• Identify and rectify any inconsistencies or repetitions within the system and propose improvements.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the system’s accuracy and reliability.
• Provide training, assistance, and educational materials for labelling teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years (ideally 5+ years) of experience in developing or managing taxonomies, or in a related field.
• Deep knowledge of taxonomy design principles, information architecture, and systems for organising knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the skill to handle uncertainty and make wise decisions.
• Great communication and teamwork skills, able to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical people effectively.
• Careful attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high data quality and consistency.
• Enthusiasm for staying informed about new trends and changes in the crypto world.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies (DeFi, NFT, L1s, L2s).
• Knowledge of data labelling, data entry, and knowledge management procedures.
• Proficiency in SQL/Python.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, apply within with a copy of your CV!