Point72 / Cubist
2027 Summer Internship - MS/PhD Data Scientist, Proprietary Research
$130K–$175K
New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
New York, New York, United States - Education
- Pursuit of master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline.
About the job
Conduct data science research on large, complex alternative datasets to identify insights that inform investment decisions.
What you'll do
- Apply machine learning and statistical techniques to feature and model large, unstructured datasets.
- Manage research and execution, including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling, analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with Analytics colleagues to deliver research findings to investment teams and other internal clients.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, Spark, and/or SQL.
- Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques; ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and commitment to high ethical standards.
Pay
$130,000–$175,000 (USD) annual base salary, prorated for internship dates; overtime compensation not included
Tools
Python, R, Spark, SQL
AI focus
Use machine learning and statistical modeling to analyze large, complex datasets for investment research.
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