Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern - PhD/Postdoctoral

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Eligibility: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Current </span><span data-contrast="auto">PhD</span><span data-contrast="auto"> or Postdoc in</span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">Math, Science, Engineering and other relevant disciplines</span><span data-contrast="none"> who are eligible for full-time roles starting in 2027 - 2029.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Program Length: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">10 Weeks (Early June – Mid August)</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring exceptional academics, PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers for our Quantitative Research internship program. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why join us?</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span>Our people come from diverse disciplines, are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth and collaborative.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Technically strong, with programming experience in (Python, R, Matlab, C++) and a genuine interest and experience in working with technology and large data sets </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional communicator, comfortable presenting complex ideas and collaborating in whiteboard-style settings </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Meticulous and detail-oriented, and innately driven to understand issues deeply</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Self-motivated and highly</span> <span data-contrast="auto">productive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Enjoy solving complex, difficult, real-world problems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Finance knowledge is not required or expected</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p>The salary for this role is $200,000. <u>This amount is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts.</u> <br><br>PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.</p>
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