PhD Winter Internship – 2027

About the role

Three-week, in-person winter internship for full-time PhD students seeking an introduction to quantitative research. Interns learn trading styles, complete independent research projects, train models on HRT’s compute cluster, and participate in tech talks and social events at the New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Learn about a wide range of trading styles from leading experts.
• Complete independent research projects representative of real quantitative research work.
• Train models using HRT’s state-of-the-art computing cluster.
• Participate in technology talks and social events in New York City.

Program Details

• The program begins January 4, 2027.
• This is a three-week, in-person program held at HRT’s New York City office.
• The program is designed for students with little or no quantitative trading experience.

Requirements

• Be a full-time PhD student in a technical or quantitative discipline.
• Graduate between fall 2027 and summer 2029.
• Have demonstrated programming experience.
• Bring a passion for technology and enthusiasm for learning.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and strong communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Python and/or C++ is preferred.
• Relevant disciplines include mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, machine learning, or related fields.

Application Information

• Applications close October 16, 2026.
• Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon.