CPT Research Associate Jobs
Research Associate jobs on CPT let you apply your graduate or undergraduate coursework directly in a lab, policy institute, or corporate R&D setting. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position individually, and the work must align with your program of study. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) preserves your full 12 months of OPT eligibility after graduation.
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InfiniteQuant is a global quantitative trading and technology company. As a privately owned and funded proprietary trading firm, we focus on high-frequency quantitative trading across global financial markets. Our entire technology stack, from market data infrastructure and research platforms to simulation engines, execution systems, and trading strategies, is built in-house. Our high-frequency trading strategies generate hundreds of millions of order messages daily across thousands of symbols on major electronic exchanges. We maintain a multi-year archive of historical tick-by-tick market data, powering quantitative research, simulation, and strategy development.
Job Description
InfiniteQuant LLC is pleased to announce our annual Quantitative Researcher/Developer Internship tailored for students and recent graduates. We are actively seeking candidates with expertise in high-frequency statistical arbitrage, focusing on global commodities and digital assets, as well as in market-making strategies for spot, future, swap, and options. Exceptional interns will have the chance to rotate among various tracks throughout their internship, providing a comprehensive experience in the field. Since 2021, our summer internship program has given interns the opportunity to work on quantitative research for proprietary high-frequency trading (HFT) and alpha-driven market making in highly competitive markets, tackling real problems with real market data alongside our research and trading teams.
Tracks
Track 1 - High-Frequency Trading
- Analyze order book data and market trade data to generate high-frequency signals with strong statistical significance.
- Directly responsible for the construction of alpha signals or monetization for latency-sensitive, capacity-constrained strategies.
Track 2 - Prediction Market Trading
- Engage in sports and prediction market trading using quantitative pricing and liquidity management techniques.
- Monitor, track, and analyze sports prediction markets, including betting odds, price movements, and market sentiment, and provide insights for predicting sports outcomes.
Benefits
- Team-wide career skills improvement workshops, group coaching, onsite events, and one-on-one training.
- USA or UAE working visa sponsorship for qualified candidates if needed.
- Career workshop.
- Team outing event and team dinner.
- Earn performance-based bonus.
- Corporate swag.
- Well-stocked office kitchen.
Salary Range
$6,000-$10,000 per month
Location
- USA: Downtown Manhattan, New York
- UAE: Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai
- Hong Kong
Interview Process
The interview process includes a few rounds with Quants, a coding test, and concludes with a final interview. Our candidate pool is exceptionally competitive. Successful candidates are either pursuing or have attained Master's or Ph.D. degrees, or they have significant work or internship experience from HFT proprietary trading firms or hedge funds.
Qualifications
- Candidates must pursue or hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an understanding of market microstructure.
- Experience in leading HFT prop shops, trading firms, or hedge funds.
- Work or internship experience in crypto trading is a plus.
- Proficiency in data-driven research, advanced statistics, and strategy development is expected.
- Strong Python skills, particularly with NumPy and pandas.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning experience; competitive experience on Kaggle or similar platforms is a big plus.
Interested in spending 10 weeks working on real-world quantitative trading research? Learn more and apply: https://www.infquant.com/
InfiniteQuant LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented and qualified applicants from a diverse candidate pool.
Company Description
InfiniteQuant is a global quantitative trading and technology company. As a privately owned and funded proprietary trading firm, we focus on high-frequency quantitative trading across global financial markets. Our entire technology stack, from market data infrastructure and research platforms to simulation engines, execution systems, and trading strategies, is built in-house. Our high-frequency trading strategies generate hundreds of millions of order messages daily across thousands of symbols on major electronic exchanges. We maintain a multi-year archive of historical tick-by-tick market data, powering quantitative research, simulation, and strategy development.
Job Description
InfiniteQuant LLC is pleased to announce our annual Quantitative Researcher/Developer Internship tailored for students and recent graduates. We are actively seeking candidates with expertise in high-frequency statistical arbitrage, focusing on global commodities and digital assets, as well as in market-making strategies for spot, future, swap, and options. Exceptional interns will have the chance to rotate among various tracks throughout their internship, providing a comprehensive experience in the field. Since 2021, our summer internship program has given interns the opportunity to work on quantitative research for proprietary high-frequency trading (HFT) and alpha-driven market making in highly competitive markets, tackling real problems with real market data alongside our research and trading teams.
Tracks
Track 1 - High-Frequency Trading
- Analyze order book data and market trade data to generate high-frequency signals with strong statistical significance.
- Directly responsible for the construction of alpha signals or monetization for latency-sensitive, capacity-constrained strategies.
Track 2 - Prediction Market Trading
- Engage in sports and prediction market trading using quantitative pricing and liquidity management techniques.
- Monitor, track, and analyze sports prediction markets, including betting odds, price movements, and market sentiment, and provide insights for predicting sports outcomes.
Benefits
- Team-wide career skills improvement workshops, group coaching, onsite events, and one-on-one training.
- USA or UAE working visa sponsorship for qualified candidates if needed.
- Career workshop.
- Team outing event and team dinner.
- Earn performance-based bonus.
- Corporate swag.
- Well-stocked office kitchen.
Salary Range
$6,000-$10,000 per month
Location
- USA: Downtown Manhattan, New York
- UAE: Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai
- Hong Kong
Interview Process
The interview process includes a few rounds with Quants, a coding test, and concludes with a final interview. Our candidate pool is exceptionally competitive. Successful candidates are either pursuing or have attained Master's or Ph.D. degrees, or they have significant work or internship experience from HFT proprietary trading firms or hedge funds.
Qualifications
- Candidates must pursue or hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an understanding of market microstructure.
- Experience in leading HFT prop shops, trading firms, or hedge funds.
- Work or internship experience in crypto trading is a plus.
- Proficiency in data-driven research, advanced statistics, and strategy development is expected.
- Strong Python skills, particularly with NumPy and pandas.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning experience; competitive experience on Kaggle or similar platforms is a big plus.
Interested in spending 10 weeks working on real-world quantitative trading research? Learn more and apply: https://www.infquant.com/
InfiniteQuant LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented and qualified applicants from a diverse candidate pool.
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Get Access To All JobsResearch Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Associate job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is directly tied to your program of study and your school lists research practicum or similar experience as a curriculum requirement. Your DSO will evaluate the job description against your academic program. Positions in a field unrelated to your declared major won't qualify, even at a university lab.
Can I do CPT as a Research Associate while taking fewer than full-time credits?
CPT requires you to maintain full-time enrollment during the academic year. Most schools require you to be registered for a co-op, thesis research, or practicum course tied to your CPT placement. Summer is an exception at many institutions, but your DSO confirms your school's specific policy before you reduce your course load.
How do I find Research Associate employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search Migrate Mate for Research Associate roles filtered by employers with prior international hiring history. Universities, federal research labs, think tanks, and biotechnology companies tend to have established processes for CPT students. Avoiding employers with no prior F-1 hiring experience reduces the risk of the offer falling through over work authorization confusion.
Does part-time CPT as a Research Associate affect my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not reduce your OPT eligibility regardless of how many months you complete. Only full-time CPT that totals 12 months or more eliminates OPT. If your research role offers both part-time and full-time tracks, the part-time designation protects your post-graduation options.
What happens if my Research Associate CPT employer wants to extend or change my role?
Any change in employer, job title, location, or hours requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO before the change takes effect. You can't simply continue working under your original I-20 if the scope of your Research Associate role changes materially. Submit an updated offer letter reflecting the new terms and request a revised I-20 with the corrected CPT details.