PhD Winter Internship - 2027
About The Position
HRT is seeking qualified PhD candidates for our Winter Internship Program. Our PhD Winter Internship program is a 3 week introduction to quantitative research designed for graduate students with little or no experience in quantitative trading. Over the course of the program, you will learn about a wide range of trading styles from leading experts in the field, work on independent research projects representative of real work at HRT, train models on our state of the art compute cluster, and explore all that New York City has to offer through a variety of social events and tech talks. This program begins on January 4, 2027. This is an in-person program and will take place in our New York City office.
Requirements
- Full-time PhD student graduating between fall 2027 and summer 2029 in a technical or quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, machine learning, or a related program)
- Demonstrated experience in programming
- A passion for technology and excitement for learning something new
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Individuals without extensive experience in the quantitative trading industry
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Python and/or C++ is preferred
Responsibilities
- Learn about a wide range of trading styles from leading experts in the field
- Work on independent research projects, representative of real work at HRT
- Train models on our state of the art compute cluster
- Explore all that New York City has to offer through a variety of social events and tech talks
Benefits
- Company-paid housing
- Meals
- Other perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
