OVERVIEW:
The D. E. Shaw group’s summer doctoral internship program exposes talented Ph.D. candidates to the projects and environment associated with full-time work in quantitative analysis and software development at the firm. Ph.D. interns can expect to be part of an inclusive environment and interact with fellow interns and employees of similar academic backgrounds while discovering how the analytical skills gained from their graduate programs may relate to the work done at the firm. Throughout the internship, Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to attend our academic speaker series and track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest. The program is expected to run from June to August 2024.
WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
For quantitative analyst Ph.D. interns, projects include applying sophisticated numerical techniques and writing software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies, and/or researching financial literature to identify new trading ideas and creating simulations to test them.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Successful candidates will have impressive records of academic achievement and be the top students in their respective math, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, and other technical and quantitative Ph.D. programs.
- The expected monthly base salary for this position is $22,000. Our compensation package includes travel to the internship, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, a sign-on bonus, and choice of corporate housing or a summer housing allowance
Please note that this post is not an application. Please navigate to our website to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/internships/Oncampus/Symplicityy
The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.
