PhD Winter Internship - 2027
About the role
The application deadline for this position is Oct 16, 2026
HRT is seeking qualified PhD candidates for our Winter Internship Program. Our PhD Winter Internship program is a 3 week introduction to quantitative research designed for graduate students with little or no experience in quantitative trading. Over the course of the program, you will:
- Learn about a wide range of trading styles from leading experts in the field
- Work on independent research projects, representative of real work at HRT
- Train models on our state of the art compute cluster
- Explore all that New York City has to offer through a variety of social events and tech talks
This program begins on January 4, 2027. This is an in-person program and will take place in our New York City office.
Requirements
- You are a full-time PhD student graduating between fall 2027 and summer 2029 in a technical or quantitative discipline (math, physics, computer science, statistics, machine learning, or a related program)
- Demonstrated experience in programming; familiarity with Python and/or C++ is preferred
- A passion for technology and excitement for learning something new
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
This program is specifically offered for individuals without extensive experience in the quantitative trading industry.
Weekly base salary of $5,800 in addition to company-paid housing, meals, and other perks.
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