Job (full-time/intern): Machine Learning Researcher at Cubist Systematic Strategies, New York, NY
Arnold, Andrew
Hello all,
Please see the job announcement below for a machine learning researcher that might interest you or folks you know. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks so much!
--Andrew
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Position: Machine Learning Researcher
Location: Headquartered in New York, NY, with a global presence
Contact: Andrew Arnold, m...@cubistsystematic.com
Company: Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role and Responsibilities:
Researchers are responsible for applying, adapting and extending existing results in the broad field of machine learning, while also conducting novel research as required. We are interested in all aspects of ML including: predictive modelling, clustering, time series analysis, natural language processing, and computer vision. Successful researchers manage all aspects of the research process including problem scoping, methodology selection, data collection and analysis, prototyping, implementation, testing and performance evaluation.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- PhD or PhD candidate in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related field
- Superb analytical and quantitative skills, along with a healthy streak of creativity
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research utilizing large data sets
- Passion for seeing research through from initial conception to eventual application
- Curiosity about financial markets
- Strong scientific programming in Python, R or Matlab
- Empirical, detail-oriented mindset
- Sense of ownership of his/her work, working well both independently and within a small collaborative team
Duration: Both full-time and internship positions are available.
Interested candidates can submit an academic cv to m...@cubistsystematic.com or contact andrew...@cubistsystematic.com for any questions.
Thank you very much,
Andrew Arnold, Ph.D.
Research Director, Advanced Methods Group
Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC
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