Our client is searching for a Machine Learning Researcher to work in their New York office. The successful candidate will help to manage all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation.
Requirements:
- 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
