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Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern - PhD/Postdoctoral

Posted 13 days ago

pdt partnersNew York (NY)

SENIORITY

Intern

SALARY

$200,000

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About the role

Quantitative Research Internship ProgramPDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring exceptional academics, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for our Quantitative Research internship program. At PDT, research is rigorous, methodical, and deeply collegial. Research is cumulative by nature; whether an inquiry yields a breakthrough or simply opens new lines of questioning, we learn, iterate, and move forward together. Research Interns will work closely with senior researchers on our trading strategies and models. Projects are substantive and varied, spanning statistical modeling, new signal research, and the development and optimization of trading strategies. Interns will engage with large-scale datasets and state-of-the-art technology, supported by significant computational resources. Beyond the research itself, you will become part of PDT's broader academic culture through intern and company-wide events that nurture collaboration, curiosity, and community. PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world measured by the quality of our products, not their size. Our people come from diverse disciplines, are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth and collaborative. Below is a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. Even if you don't think you're a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people. Strong mathematical and analytical foundation with strong exceptional problem-solving and modeling ability Technically strong, with programming experience in (Python, R, Matlab, C++) and a genuine interest and experience in working with technology and large data sets Exceptional communicator, comfortable presenting complex ideas and collaborating in whiteboard-style settings Meticulous and detail-oriented, and innately driven to understand issues deeply Self-motivated and highly productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency Enjoy solving complex, difficult, real-world problems Entrepreneurial and creative Finance knowledge is not required or expected The salary for this role is $200,000. This amount is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT's privacy notices.

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