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Jump TradingChicago, ILInternship
Campus Quantitative Researcher, PhD (Intern)
Join Jump Trading's 10-week PhD Quantitative Research Internship in Summer 2027 in Chicago or New York. Work on real trading research projects with expert mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in predictive modeling and data analysis.
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About the Role
- 10-week intensive summer internship in Chicago and New York, Summer 2027.
- First two weeks focus on training in research, machine learning, statistics, Python, and trading.
- Matched with a trading team to work on real-world research projects.
- Research spans all asset classes and time horizons, using diverse methods.
- Emphasis on rigorous hypothesis testing and statistically sound conclusions.
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Responsibilities
- Own a research project end-to-end with a trading team.
- Collect, clean, and explore large, noisy datasets.
- Engineer features to convert raw data into predictive signals.
- Build, fit, and evaluate models using supercomputing resources.
- Present results regularly, culminating in a final presentation.
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Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field like Statistics, Math, CS, Physics.
- Strong systematic research skills: hypothesis formation, rigorous testing, sound conclusions.
- Ownership of research decisions and clear explanation of methodology.
- Experience with in-depth research projects using real-world data.
- Proficient in Python programming and debugging.
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Nice to Have
- Proficiency in C++ programming is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial markets helpful but not required.
- Reliable and predictable availability during internship.