Research Scientist

Edgestream • Princeton, NJ

3d • $175,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research group at Edgestream consists of highly skilled mathematicians, scientists, and engineers, working together to unravel some of finance’s hardest problems. We create the models of market behavior that drive all trading in our funds. Our work involves creation and application of techniques from probability and statistics, machine learning, information theory, optimization, and algorithms, to better understand the behavior of markets and direct our trading. We also work together to continuously enhance the platform that the research group uses for discovery, evaluation, and implementation.

Requirements

• PhD in a mathematical, scientific, or engineering discipline
• At least one subsequent academic or industrial/government research appointment
• Evidence of distinction and impact (publications or impactful results in industry)
• Exposure to programming, numerical computation, and ideally data analysis
• A keen interest in further developing your skills in programming, numerical computation, and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• No knowledge of finance is required

Responsibilities

• Create models of market behavior that drive all trading in our funds.
• Apply techniques from probability and statistics, machine learning, information theory, optimization, and algorithms to understand market behavior and direct trading.
• Continuously enhance the platform used for discovery, evaluation, and implementation of research.

Benefits

• Competitive initial salary
• Bonus
• Opportunity for further long-term substantial financial rewards
• Opportunity to see your work appreciated and have tangible impact
• Talented group of colleagues to work with who share a common objective and therefore have a real interest in your success
• Comprehensive benefits (including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), HRA, FSA, life insurance, and daily catered lunch that encourages relationship-building and communication)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree