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Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newark, DE · On-site
$113K/yr
X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.
Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newark, DE · On-site
$113K/yr
X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.
PhD or any other track record in conducting independent research. * Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial industry, particularly electronic options trading. * Ability to research advanced ...
PhD or any other track record in conducting independent research. * Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial industry, particularly electronic options trading. * Ability to research advanced ...
PhD or any other track record in conducting independent research. * Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial industry, particularly electronic options trading. * Ability to research advanced ...
PhD or any other track record in conducting independent research. * Minimum 3+ years of experience in the financial industry, particularly electronic options trading. * Ability to research advanced ...
Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newark, DE · On-site
$113K/yr
X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.
Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Newark, DE · On-site
$113K/yr
X MRI scanner scheduled for installation in 2026, along with opportunities to pursue independent research aligned with broader study objectives and to collaborate with international research teams.
The Post-Doctoral Researcher will conduct independent research in preparation for a scientific career, supporting the energy storage and conversion safety research of ESRI. Responsibilities include ...
The Post-Doctoral Researcher will conduct independent research in preparation for a scientific career, supporting the energy storage and conversion safety research of ESRI. Responsibilities include ...
MA - Researcher
San Jose, CA · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Position Requirements PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent) • Strong publication record at top-tier computer vision or machine learning venues • Motivation to conduct independent research from ...
MA - Researcher
San Jose, CA · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Position Requirements PhD in Computer Science (or equivalent) • Strong publication record at top-tier computer vision or machine learning venues • Motivation to conduct independent research from ...
The Post-Doctoral Researcher will conduct independent research in preparation for a scientific career, supporting the energy storage and conversion safety research of ESRI. Responsibilities include ...
The Post-Doctoral Researcher will conduct independent research in preparation for a scientific career, supporting the energy storage and conversion safety research of ESRI. Responsibilities include ...
RESEARCH FELLOW
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
With the goal of becoming an independent researcher, research fellow will: - Design and Conduct research related to occupational health and safety. - Conduct analyses of occupational health data ...
RESEARCH FELLOW
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
With the goal of becoming an independent researcher, research fellow will: - Design and Conduct research related to occupational health and safety. - Conduct analyses of occupational health data ...
Independent research projects to contribute regularly to external-facing Knowbe4 Threat Labs content, such as blogs Requirements: * BS or equivalent plus 3 years experience * MS or equivalent plus 1 ...
Independent research projects to contribute regularly to external-facing Knowbe4 Threat Labs content, such as blogs Requirements: * BS or equivalent plus 3 years experience * MS or equivalent plus 1 ...
Post Doc Researcher - Clinic neuroimaging & cognitive research in Parkinson's Disease
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Writing manuscripts and applying for independent research grants will be strongly encouraged. Qualifications Requirements: The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. from an accredited college or ...
Post Doc Researcher - Clinic neuroimaging & cognitive research in Parkinson's Disease
Baltimore, MD · On-site
Writing manuscripts and applying for independent research grants will be strongly encouraged. Qualifications Requirements: The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. from an accredited college or ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Russia Researcher
Washington, DC · On-site
$68K - $70K/yr
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects. Experience writing for a policy audience is a plus; * Eager for ...
Russia Researcher
Washington, DC · On-site
$68K - $70K/yr
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects. Experience writing for a policy audience is a plus; * Eager for ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Boise, ID · On-site
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Boise, ID · On-site
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability * Strong written and verbal communication skills We're looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you'd like your ...
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability * Strong written and verbal communication skills We're looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you'd like your ...
Clinical Research Coordinator
$28.50 - $38/hr
... independent researcher status. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research ...
Clinical Research Coordinator
$28.50 - $38/hr
... independent researcher status. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Boise, ID · On-site
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Boise, ID · On-site
$46K - $63K/yr
A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's training that enables them to further their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs also often ...
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability * Strong written and verbal communication skills We're looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you'd like your ...
Collaborative mindset with strong independent research ability * Strong written and verbal communication skills We're looking for exceptional colleagues with unparalleled passion. If you'd like your ...
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects. Experience writing for a policy audience is a plus; * Eager for ...
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects. Experience writing for a policy audience is a plus; * Eager for ...
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects; experience writing for a policy audience is a plus. * Eagerness ...
Exceptional writing skills, proven independent research skills, good initiative, and the ability to collaborate on research projects; experience writing for a policy audience is a plus. * Eagerness ...
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Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Our client, a global prop trading 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 their unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
They are growing and looking to hire an Equities Quant Analyst
Role/Responsibilities:
• Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities
market
• End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting,
optimization, and production implementation
• Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
• Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
• Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
Requirements:
• MS or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, computer science, engineering,
quantitative finance, or economics
• 3+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in cash equities, with exposures to
statistical arbitrage or alternative data research
• Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is
a plus
• Experience with signal blending and portfolio construction
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python
• Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
• Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Thank you for illuminating hiring with Quanta Search!
www.quantasearch.com
They are growing and looking to hire an Equities Quant Analyst
Role/Responsibilities:
• Perform rigorous and innovative research to discover systematic anomalies in the equities
market
• End-to-end development, including alpha idea generation, data processing, strategy backtesting,
optimization, and production implementation
• Identify and evaluate new datasets for stock return prediction
• Maintain and improve portfolio trading in a production environment
• Contribute to the analysis framework for scalable research
Requirements:
• MS or PhD in mathematics, statistics, machine learning, computer science, engineering,
quantitative finance, or economics
• 3+ years of work experience in systematic alpha research in cash equities, with exposures to
statistical arbitrage or alternative data research
• Fluency in data science practices, e.g., feature engineering. Experience with machine learning is
a plus
• Experience with signal blending and portfolio construction
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python
• Highly motivated, willing to take ownership of his/her work
• Collaborative mindset with strong independent research abilities
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Thank you for illuminating hiring with Quanta Search!
www.quantasearch.com