Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern
About The Position
PDT 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.
Requirements
- Current PhD or Postdoc in Math, Science, Engineering or other relevant disciplines.
- Eligible for full-time roles starting in 2027 - 2029.
- Strong mathematical and analytical foundation.
- Exceptional problem-solving and modeling ability.
- Programming experience in Python, R, Matlab, or C++.
- 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.
- Innately driven to understand issues deeply.
- Self-motivated and highly productive.
- Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Enjoy solving complex, difficult, real-world problems.
- Entrepreneurial and creative.
Nice To Haves
- Finance knowledge is not required or expected.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with senior researchers on trading strategies and models.
- Engage in statistical modeling.
- Conduct new signal research.
- Develop and optimize trading strategies.
- Engage with large-scale datasets and state-of-the-art technology.
- Participate in intern and company-wide events.
Benefits
- Salary of $200,000 (exclusive of potential bonus amounts).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
