Quant Research Intern (PhD) - Summer 2025

Job Description

IMC is offering a Quant Research Internship for PhD students in Sydney, Australia. This 3-month internship provides an opportunity to apply research skills in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high and mid-frequency delta-one trading strategies for equities and futures markets. The intern will work on developing predictive models using large-scale data analysis and collaborate with experienced researchers, traders, and engineers. Mentorship from a senior team member will be provided, with a potential transition to a permanent Quant Researcher position upon successful completion of the PhD.Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on research to design, develop, and apply original machine learning algorithms.
• Architect, prototype, and refine predictive models and trading strategies.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover statistically significant patterns and market behavior insights.
• Communicate research progress and outcomes effectively.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative fields.
• Deep understanding of machine learning, probability, and statistics.
• Proven ability to conduct original research and deliver impactful results.
• Extensive experience with modern deep learning architectures.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

IMC offers:

• Opportunity to work on real-world trading strategies.
• Collaboration with experienced researchers, traders, and engineers.
• Mentorship from a senior team member.
• Potential transition to a permanent Quant Researcher position.