From Academia to Industry: Life of a PDT Quantitative Researcher for PhDs & Postdocs

Curious about a career as a quantitative researcher? Come network with PDT researchers to learn about their journey from academia to quantitative finance. Speak with them directly about their career path, the interesting work that challenges them and their decision to leave academia for industry. Learn how a team of scientists, mathematicians and engineers with PhDs in Physics, Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics and Electrical Engineering develop trading strategies using uniquely scientifically rigorous approaches in an open and collaborative culture.We will discuss how PDT and quantitative research compares to other industries, our academically driven research culture and how researchers use the skills from their graduate program to tackle interesting and challenging problems.Note: We will have an information session on October 21st from 5-6pm ET and a networking hour with our researchers from 6-7pm ET.PDT Partners WebsiteThis program is being sponsored by MIT Career Advising & Professional Development. For more information reach out to Francis Borrego in CAPD at fborrego@mit.edu.