Graduate Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

IMCChicago, United StatesFull-Time Quant Researcher

Posted July 1, 2026

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Develop mathematical trading models and custom research tools. Use analytical methods to investigate ideas, deploy models with traders and developers, and maintain consistent research systems.

Requirements

PhD student in a highly quantitative subject, graduating September 2026–July 2027 and available to start full time in February or August 2027. Research enthusiasm, rigorous data analysis and collaborative problem solving; Python, C or C++ experience is highly desirable.

Programme details

IMC allows one application per role per year and encourages a single best-fit application.

Employer-published base pay

USD 250,000 / year

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Research candidates should demonstrate mathematical modelling, data analysis and coding. Graduate engineers need algorithms, data structures and strong programming fundamentals; the posting names Java or C++ as preferred languages.

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