PhD Quantitative Researcher – Investments & Markets

Dimensional Fund Advisors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin seeks a PhD Researcher to produce academically grounded research supporting investment strategies, improve understanding of markets, and educate clients. Researchers publish white papers and present at Dimensional seminars.

You will conduct rigorous empirical studies, work with investment and sales teams, and stay current with asset pricing literature. A PhD and 3–5 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in finance, economics, econometrics, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with large datasets and econometric methods.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, Matlab, or Fortran.
• Excellent written and oral communication of complex concepts.
• Ability to carry research from idea to publication or implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous empirical research on portfolio construction and implementation.
• Run historical simulations, regression, attribution, and characteristics analyses.
• Collaborate with investment and sales teams to tailor solutions.
• Share findings through white papers and presentations.
• Contribute to internal research seminars and discussions.
• Review academic research on asset pricing to inform strategies.

Skills

Empirical research

Econometrics

Statistics

C/C++

Python

Matlab

Fortran

Communication

Education

PhD in finance/economics/related field

Job description

Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin seeks a PhD Researcher to produce academically grounded research supporting investment strategies, improve understanding of markets, and educate clients. Researchers publish white papers and present at Dimensional seminars.

You will conduct rigorous empirical studies, work with investment and sales teams, and stay current with asset pricing literature. A PhD and 3–5 years of experience are preferred.