Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern - PhD/Postdoctoral
PDT Partners is hiring a Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern - PhD/Postdoctoral in New York, United States. It pays $200k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Quantitative Research Intern to work on trading strategies, statistical modeling, and large-scale datasets using programming languages like Python and C++.
Eligibility: Current PhD or Postdoc in Math, Science, Engineering and other relevant disciplines who are eligible for full-time roles starting in 2027 - 2029.
Program Length: 10 Weeks (Early June – Mid August)
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.
Why join us?
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.
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Summer 2027 Quantitative Research Intern - PhD/Postdoctoral at PDT Partners rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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