Quantitative Research (FTE/Intern)

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nichols College in Dudley, MA invites a paid internship titled “Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond.” The role requires proficiency in Chinese as the working language and offers hands-on experience with data analysis, trading data processing, and quantitative strategy exploration under a mentor.

We seek a student with a STEM background, Python and NumPy/Pandas skills, and strong communication. Three days per week for at least three months is expected for the internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in science and engineering (mathematics, physics, computer, etc).
• Python programming skills, familiar with NumPy and Pandas.
• Experience in academic research, or mathematics/statistics modeling preferred.
• Quick-witted, careful, meticulous, and execution-oriented.
• Communication and coordination abilities, and teamwork spirit.
• For internship, able to work three days per week for at least three months.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and process various data.
• Process, model, and analyze trading data.
• Assist in participating in quantitative strategy research and development, and generate feasible profit-making strategies; specifically, develop strategies based on ideas about stock, futures, and option trading, process data, back-test the strategy history, keep track of and assess strategies, improve strategies, and compile strategy reports.
• Keep track of, analyze, and assess quantitative investment strategies.
• Take part in researching special subjects, and complete various tasks assigned by the mentor.

Skills

Python programming

NumPy

Pandas

Data analysis

Quantitative research

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in science/engineering

Tools

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 9, 2026

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond

Please note: This position requires candidates to be proficient in using Chinese as the working language.

You are responsible for:

• Collect, analyze, and process various data;
• Process, model, and analyze trading data;
• Assist in participating in quantitative strategy research and development, and generate feasible profit-making strategies; specifically, develop strategies based on ideas about stock, futures, and option trading, process data, back-test the strategy history, keep track of and assess strategies, improve strategies, and compile strategy reports;
• Keep track of, analyze, and assess quantitative investment strategies;
• Take part in researching special subjects, and complete various tasks assigned by the mentor.

We are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in science and engineering (mathematics, physics, computer, etc) ;
• Python programming skills, familiar with numpy and pandas;
• Experience in academic research, or mathematics/statistics modeling preferred;
• Quick-witted, careful, meticulous, and execution-oriented;
• Communication and coordination abilities, and teamwork spirit.
• For internship, able to work three days per week for at least three months.

Compensation

This is a paid position. Compensation will be provided in accordance with company policy. Details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.