Quantitative Research Intern — 10-Week, Data-Driven

pdtpartners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PDT Partners is seeking exceptional PhD students and Postdocs for our Quantitative Research internship program in New York. The 10-week internship runs from early June to mid-August, offering hands-on work on statistical modeling, signal research, and trading-strategy development.

Interns collaborate with senior researchers, access large datasets and high-performance computing resources, and join a supportive academic culture with events and peer interaction.

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD candidacy in math, science, engineering, or related fields.
• Eligible for full-time roles starting 2027–2029.
• Strong analytical, programming, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior researchers on trading strategies and models.
• Handle large datasets and state-of-the-art tech.
• Contribute to diverse research projects and events.

Skills

Mathematical foundation

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD student in related field

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C++

Job description

PDT Partners is seeking exceptional PhD students and Postdocs for our Quantitative Research internship program in New York. The 10-week internship runs from early June to mid-August, offering hands-on work on statistical modeling, signal research, and trading-strategy development.

Interns collaborate with senior researchers, access large datasets and high-performance computing resources, and join a supportive academic culture with events and peer interaction.