Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD Job at Optiver (New York)

Quantitative Analytics Associate Graduate Programme

Graduate Programme delivering immersive experiences, transformative development ...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Pursuing a Masters or a PhD in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Calculus, Computer Science or other STEM subjects with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
Mathematical and programming skills (ideally in Java, C++, or Python)
Knack for logical thinking and creative problem solving
Good communicator and team player
Motivated and curious

Job Responsibility

Application of the latest quantitative techniques to solve business problems
Research, development, and implementation of new models and solutions
Improve the bank’s computing and data infrastructure
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior management to progress business initiatives
Participation in training and development programs
Conduct research to support strategic decision making
Prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings
Collaborate with senior management to implement research findings
Design, development of the quantitative research framework using domain specific languages
Participation in technical design and development of the global team’s quantitative research systems, research notebooks and products

What we offer

Paid holiday and vacation
Competitive pay
Private medical care
Disability assurance
Flexible working
Life assurance
Voluntary benefits
Retirement planning

Fulltime

Quantitative Sports Researcher

At Susquehanna, the Sports Analytics team builds statistical forecasting models ...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Graduating Master's or PhD students in a quantitatively-driven field
Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning
Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
Strong, practical computer programing skills
Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
Intermittent international travel may be required

Job Responsibility

Immerse yourself in sports analytics research
Empirically test ideas using real industry data
Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes
Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you will develop, refine and implement al...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

175000.00 USD / Year

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field, with outstanding academic achievements
Expected to graduate by mid-2026 and available to start full-time employment upon graduation
Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills
Independent research experience
Proficiency in any programming language
Experience in machine learning, with practical applications in time-series analysis and pattern recognition
Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms
Leveraging big data technologies to analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities
Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives
Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries

What we offer

A performance-based bonus structure
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems
401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Fulltime

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

As a Graduate Quantitative Researcher, you will develop, refine and implement al...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

Optiver

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related STEM field, with outstanding academic achievements
Expected to graduate by mid-2026 and available to start full-time employment upon graduation
Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and statistics
Excellent research, analytical, and modeling skills
Independent research experience
Proficiency in any programming language
Experience in machine learning, with practical applications in time-series analysis and pattern recognition
Strong interest in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Using statistical models and machine learning to develop trading algorithms
Leveraging big data technologies to analyze high-frequency trading strategies, market microstructure and financial instruments to identify trading opportunities
Building stochastic models to determine the fair value of financial derivatives
Combining quantitative analysis and high-performance implementation to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pricing engines and libraries

What we offer

A performance-based bonus structure
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems
401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more

Fulltime

Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health Faculty

The School seeks to attract a first-class candidate with a background in epidemi...

Location

Saint Kitts and Nevis , Basseterre

Salary:

Not provided

Adtalem Global Education

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A DVM or comparable degree is essential
A PhD is highly desirable, as is graduate training in epidemiology and/or veterinary preventive medicine
Demonstrated competency in teaching DVM students, including teaching to large class sizes
Experience in various areas of veterinary epidemiology such as design and implementation of observational and experimental epidemiologic studies, modeling of animal infectious diseases, disease surveillance, molecular epidemiology, diagnostic test result evaluation, and information technology
Research publications in a relevant field of veterinary medicine, as well as potential to collaborate in research or develop an independent research program
A strong commitment to meeting the needs of students and an understanding of student-centered learning, in collaboration with the existing veterinary public health/epidemiology teaching team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and to enthuse and positively influence students

Job Responsibility

Teach veterinary public health and epidemiology to veterinary students and graduate students on such topics as quantitative epidemiology, disease surveillance and control, outbreak investigation, zoonotic and foodborne diseases
Participate in other team-taught didactic courses as needed
Participate in Graduate Teaching (online Master’s in One Health)
Lead an independent research program, and/or collaborative research program, and for promoting research to professional veterinary students
Research should result in publications in peer-reviewed journals
Intramural funding is available (upon application) but submission of grants for extramural funding is expected
Provide support to research-active faculty in study design and data analysis
Add to the research expansion of the University
Forge collaborations with relevant strategic partners to provide maximum impact for our research and programs
Engagement in service activities, including faculty meetings, assigned committees, and designated office hours is expected

Fulltime

PhD & Postdoc Discovery Program: 2026

Join us for a Discovery Program designed for PhD students and postdocs curious a...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Postdocs or PhDs in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Priority will be given to those graduating in 2027 or 2028

Staff AI/ML Engineer

The Staff AI/ML Engineer role at Crocs Inc. is a technical leadership position w...

Location

United States , Broomfield

Salary:

180000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Crocs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate (master’s or PhD) degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, etc.)
7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s OR 5+ years of experience with a master’s OR 2+ years of experience with a PhD
Professional experience in AI or machine learning roles, which may include AI/ML software engineering roles
Proven experience in designing, implementing and deploying scaled AI/ML enterprise applications
Expertise in AI/ML algorithms including deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
Deep expertise in Python
Strong knowledge of large language models, GenAI, and RAG frameworks
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
Exposure to AI ethics and compliant use of data

Job Responsibility

Thought Leadership: Operate as a trusted technical expert within Crocs Inc. on AI/ML technology and applications
Architectural Leadership: Lead the architecture and design of AI/ML applications and AI/ML components integrated into other enterprise applications
Application Development: Hands-on development of rapid prototypes, as well as scaled AI/ML applications
Collaboration: Work closely with multi-functional teams to identify, refine and prioritize high impact AI/ML use cases across the enterprise
Communicate to Multiple Levels: Develop architecture and process diagrams and communicate in ways that can be consumed by different levels of the organization
Documentation: Develop and maintain solution architectural documentation
International Outlook: Design and implement scalable solutions that support both US and international operations
Global Compliance and Standards: Ensure all systems and processes adhere to global industry standards and regulatory requirements
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks across the end-to-end solution

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life and AD&D
short and long-term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program that includes company match
many other additional voluntary benefits
eligibility to participate in a company incentive program

Fulltime

Quantitative Systematic Trader

As a Quantitative Systematic Trader at Susquehanna, you’ll combine quantitative ...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python
experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment
Strong Trading Interest and drive to develop a deep mental model of microstructure and market intuition

Job Responsibility

Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to analyze and interpret market behavior
Blend quantitative signals with trading intuition and live market insights to optimize existing strategies or build new ones from the ground up
Oversee the deployment and real-time operation of trading strategies, fine-tune parameters, and respond to anomalies as needed
Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth
Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with researchers and technologists to build parts of the execution engine

What we offer

Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Fulltime

Graduate Quantitative Researcher, PhD

Optiver

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

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