The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented Ph.D. candidates with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as quantitative analyst interns. Ph.D. interns explore how the analytical skills gained from their graduate programs may relate to the work done at the firm while interacting with fellow interns and employees of similar academic backgrounds in a collegial work environment. This 12-week program will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

Work on a research project that typically involves exploring a variety of statistical modeling techniques and writing software to analyze financial data.
Collaborate with a dedicated mentor in one of our quantitative research groups.
Have the chance to attend our academic speaker series and track academic progress in various areas that may be of interest.

Quantitative Analyst, Ph.D. Intern (New York) – Summer 2027