The internet is not equally open to everyone. Governments and ISPs block websites, restricting access to information, services, and freedom of expression. We need your expertise to uncover the world's most blocked websites and analyze global censorship trends.

🔍 The Mission

We are looking for an experienced Internet Censorship Researcher to lead a comprehensive global study on website blocking patterns. This research will provide valuable insights into digital censorship, user demand for restricted content, and how governments control online spaces.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Develop a research framework for identifying and measuring website censorship worldwide.
• Analyze global internet restrictions by comparing the most visited websites in each country against blocklists.
• Collect and verify data on the most commonly blocked websites across different regions.
• Assess website popularity vs. frequency of blocking using traffic data, censorship reports, and request logs.
• Quantify user demand by tracking attempts to access blocked websites.
• Compile a ranked list of the most blocked websites worldwide and uncover censorship trends.
• Deliver a final report summarizing key findings, patterns, and insights.

🏆 Grant & Rewards

💰 Compensation: Competitive research grant (amount TBD based on proposal scope).

📊 Recognition: Your findings will be featured in Nym’s research reports, presentations, and community discussions.

🛠 Support: Access to Nym’s privacy tech community and potential collaboration with leading censorship researchers.

🔑 Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for an experienced researcher with:

🔹 Proven background in internet research, digital censorship, or cybersecurity analysis.

🔹 Data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL preferred but not required).

🔹 Familiarity with censorship tracking tools (e.g., Similarweb, Google Trends, OSINT platforms).