Quantitative Research Intern (PhD) - Summer 2027
IMC TradingAbout the Role
This 10-week summer internship offers PhD students the opportunity to experience life as a Quant Researcher at IMC, working alongside mentors on real projects with potential business impact. You will explore new research ideas, build custom analysis tools for potential production deployment, and enhance your knowledge of options theory, market making, algorithm complexity, and trades analysis. Throughout the program, you'll develop research skills through dedicated mentorship, engage in professional development sessions, and build valuable connections within a high-performance culture that recognizes problem-solving and innovation. Top performers will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher position upon program completion.
Requirements
- Current university student graduating between September 2027 – July 2028 that is pursuing a PhD degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
- Superior numerical, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Has a passion for research and solving complex problems
- A creative thinker who is driven, resilient, and eager to develop trading intuition
- Experience in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired
- Must be able to start internship in-person on June 7, 2027
What You'll Get
- $250k+ base salary
- Accommodations included
- Discretionary bonus (for full-time, permanent positions)
- Paid leave
- Insurance
- Professional development sessions
- Full schedule of events and social activities
- Opportunity to secure a full time Graduate Quant Researcher position at the end of the program