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Quantitative Researcher

A research role at PDT Partners, a systematic investment manager, for new or recent PhDs and experienced researchers. Researchers build and improve trading models alongside senior colleagues.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Work on trading strategies and research projects with senior researchers
Build and test new trading models on large datasets
Take on independent research questions as experience grows
Present findings in whiteboard-style discussions

What they ask for

Required

PhD in maths, science, engineering or a similar field
Strong mathematical and analytical ability
Programming in Python, R, Matlab or C++
Comfort with large datasets
Good communication and collaboration

Preferred

Research publications to show your research history

Education: PhD in maths, science, engineering or related disciplines
Experience: Entry-level PhD graduates through to experienced researchers
Languages and tools: Python
R
Matlab
C++

How to prepare

Prepare to explain your PhD research and its methods clearly
Practise statistical modelling on a large noisy dataset
Learn the basics of how backtests can mislead
Be ready for whiteboard problem-solving

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with PDT Partners and doesn’t handle applications.