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Machine Learning Research Intern - Summer 2027 - Sydney

AI
IMC TradingSydneyOn-siteVolunteer25 Aug 2026

IMC is seeking a Machine Learning Research Intern for Summer 2027 in Sydney. The 10-12 week internship involves developing ML models, analyzing large-scale datasets, and contributing to research that informs trading strategies. Candidates should be pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field with strong ML foundations and proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

What you'll do

  • Conduct hands-on research to design, develop, and apply original machine learning algorithms, with the support to explore and innovate.
  • Analyze large-scale datasets, develop predictive models, and evaluate novel approaches to complex market problems
  • Develop your research skills through hands-on project work, mentorship, and regular feedback from experienced researchers
  • Enhance your understanding of quantitative trading through classroom-based instruction in options theory, market making, and related topics

What you need

Must-have

Machine LearningProbabilityStatisticsDeep LearningNeural Network ArchitecturesSequence ModelingTraining DynamicsOptimization

Soft skills

CollaborationCommunicationCuriosityAmbitionInnovation
Machine LearningResearchInternshipFinancial ServicesQuantitative TradingPhDSydneySummer 2027