Machine Learning Researcher - Intern at Canvas… · New York

Summary: Canvas Fundamental Research Group is part of Cubist Systematic Strategies, focusing on systematic investing through rigorous research into market anomalies. They are seeking a Machine Learning Researcher Intern to apply and extend machine learning techniques while managing the research process.

Responsibilities:
- Applying, adapting, and extending existing results in the broad field of machine learning
- Conducting novel research as required
- Managing all aspects of the research process including methodology selection, data collection and analysis, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation

Required Qualifications:
- Students enrolled in a PhD program 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

Required Skills: Machine learning, Predictive modelling, Clustering, Time series analysis, Natural language processing, Computer vision, Scientific programming in Python, Scientific programming in R, Scientific programming in Matlab, Research with large data sets