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Quantitative Researcher - PhD/Postdoc

Radley James
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Top proprietary trading firm in New York is looking to hire a distinguished PhD Quant Researcher. Having built most of their own trading technology from scratch, this firm is a leader in the systematic trading space. You will be joining a team of PhD-level analysts dedicated to the data-driven development and improvement of trading models.

The firm is committed to a collaborative environment that will enable you to work closely with experienced researchers, traders and developers, making the impact of your work visible from the onset.


Past hires have come straight from academia (either direct from PhD or a postdoc), from within the financial industry or national research labs,

What we're looking for

  • PhD or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Operations Research, Machine Learning or a related discipline from Ivy League or top 50 university's in these programs.
  • Up to 3 years of experience post-PhD.
  • Internships in proprietary trading firms, quant funds, investment banks, or big tech.
  • Strong practical computing skills in Python, C , R and/or Matlab
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Experience working on in-depth research projects
  • Demonstrated experience working with and drawing conclusions from large datasets
  • An open minded approach to solving complex problems


Compensation is highly competitive and dependent on experience.

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