Added research information to main readme

README.md

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 - Our [Vulnerability Response Process](https://github.com/monero-project/meta/blob/master/VULNERABILITY_RESPONSE_PROCESS.md) encourages responsible disclosure
 - We are also available via [HackerOne](https://hackerone.com/monero)
 
+## Research
+
+The [Monero Research Lab](https://src.getmonero.org/resources/research-lab/) coordinates Monero research as a project workgroup. We welcome collaboration and contributions from outside researchers! Because not all Lab work and publications are distributed as traditional preprints or articles, they may be easy to miss if you are conducting literature reviews for your own Monero research. You are encouraged to get in touch with our researchers if you have questions, wish to collaborate, or would like guidance to help avoid unnecessarily duplicating earlier or known work.
+
+Our researchers are available on IRC in [#monero-research-lab on Freenode](https://webchat.freenode.net/?randomnick=1&channels=%23monero-research-lab&prompt=1&uio=d4) or by email:
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+- Sarang Noether, Ph.D.: [sarang@getmonero.org](mailto:sarang@getmonero.org) or [sarang.noether@protonmail.com](mailto:sarang.noether@protonmail.com)
+- Surae Noether (Brandon Goodell), Ph.D.: [surae@getmonero.org](mailto:surae@getmonero.org) or [surae.noether@protonmail.com](mailto:surae.noether@protonmail.com)
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 ## Announcements
 
 - You can subscribe to an [announcement listserv](https://lists.getmonero.org) to get critical announcements from the Monero core team. The announcement list can be very helpful for knowing when software updates are needed.