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A Qualifications Evaluation of each student is conducted after the completion of 6 but not more than 8 course units. The evaluation is designed by the specialization faculty and may be based on an examination or on a review of a student’s overall academic progress.
A Candidacy Examination on the major subject area is required. The candidacy examination is a test of knowledge in the student's area of specialization, requiring students to demonstrate knowledge and reasoning in the key content areas in their specialization as defined by their academic division. This examination is normally held after the candidate has completed all required courses.
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Qualitative and quantitative research methodology, (formerly ph.d. in inquiry methodology).
This unique program enables students to focus on quantitative research, qualitative research, or an integrated program of study.
The flexible curriculum enables you to delve deeply into your chosen area of interest, from statistical modeling to ethnography, from discourse and narrative analysis to psychometrics and assessment.
Yet our program is rigorous enough to ensure that all graduates are able to meaningfully contribute to the study of social and behavioral research.
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At the completion of course work and before the dissertation, doctoral students specializing in Inquiry Methodology will need to pass a qualifying exam in the form of portfolio of work and an oral examination. This examination is tailored to the student's program of study. All students with a minor in education must also take a minor qualifying examination. Some departments outside of the School of Education waive the minor qualifying examination, under certain conditions.
As a student you will have the opportunity to focus on methodology through theory and practice that cuts across a divide in qualitative and quantitative methods.
We are dedicated to advancing the understanding of social inquiry, especially with respect to the field of education, and we imagine these possibilities to be necessarily inclusive of methods typically disenfranchised from one another.
This 90-credit hour degree program requires students to spend at least two consecutive semesters on campus. Up to 30 credit hours may be transferred from another institution.
A 12-credit hour minor is also available to doctoral students majoring in other disciplines.
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Degree Awarded: PHD Psychology (Quantitative Research Methods)
The PhD program in psychology with a concentration in quantitative research methods offers an immersive education in advanced statistical techniques and research methodologies that are employed in the conduct of both basic and applied psychological research.
A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to research empowers students to deepen their understanding and tackle key issues, such as exploring the limits of existing methods, pushing the methodological frontiers forward, evaluating the effectiveness of established and emerging methodologies, and improving the robustness of psychological research through innovative measurements and analytical methods.
What sets this program apart is its distinguished, award-winning faculty, known for their expertise and dedication to training the next generation of psychological methodologists. Alongside the faculty, students gain practical experience and master techniques in the areas of measurement, study design, data analysis, statistical modeling, and evaluation of the utility of new and existing methods.
Graduates of this program emerge as experts in quantitative research who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the field by developing and applying sophisticated statistical and methodological solutions to address pressing research issues.
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Required Core (3 or 4 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3) or PSY 531 Multiple Regression in Psychological Research (4)
Concentration (3 credit hours) PSY 533 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
Other Requirements (31 credit hours) PSY 530 Intermediate Statistics (4) PSY 532 Analysis of Multivariate Data (3) PSY 534 Psychometric Methods (3) PSY 536 Statistical Methods in Prevention Research (3) PSY 537 Longitudinal Growth Modeling (3) PSY 538 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (3) PSY 539 Multilevel Models for Psychological Research (3) PSY 540 Missing Data Analysis (3) PSY 543 Statistical Mediation Analysis (3) PSY 555 Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs for Research (3)
Electives (22 or 23 credit hours)
Research (12 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) PSY 799 Dissertation (12)
Additional Curriculum Information Electives are determined in consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
Other requirements courses may be substituted for other courses based on consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home edition.
To apply to the doctoral program, applicants must follow the instructions on the doctoral program admissions instructions and checklist. It is strongly recommended that applicants download and print the instructions and checklist to ensure completion of the application process and that all required supplemental forms are included.
The Department of Psychology application process is completed online through ASU's graduate admission services, which includes the application form and official transcripts. Application to the Department of Psychology doctoral programs is also completed via SlideRoom, for processing of supplemental application materials. The SlideRoom account requires an additional fee.
Applicants must submit three academic letters of recommendation from faculty members who know the student well. Three letters are required, but four letters of recommendation may be submitted.
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Quantitative psychologists possess advanced statistical and methodological expertise applicable to various research challenges. While rooted in psychology, their skills find broad applications in fields such as education, heath, neuroscience and marketing. Graduates of the doctorate in psychology (quantitative research methods) program excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication of complex ideas.
Potential careers induce roles as:
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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.
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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous: MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.
PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.
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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.
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Unlike formulaic approaches to training scholars, the PhD Program at MIT Sloan allows students to choose their own adventure and develop a unique scholarly identity. This can be daunting, but students are given a wide range of support along the way - most notably having access to world class faculty and coursework both at MIT and in the broader academic community around Boston.
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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.
Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.
Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.
From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.
This legacy of innovative thinking and dedication to research impacts every faculty member and filters down to the students who work beside them.
“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship
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The Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement (QREM) program prepares you to become an expert in research design and statistics, program evaluation, and applied measurement and testing. These skills are an essential component as you seek careers in education, government or business settings. This applied program teaches you the critical skills needed for educational inquiry and quantitative techniques. Students in the program need strong analytical backgrounds, critical thinking, and communication and writing skills.
The faculty keeps you the focus of the QREM program, allowing you to make the program your own.
The tight-knit QREM community lets you get to know faculty and student colleagues on and off campus.
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Elevate your expertise in psychology research methodologies at one of the top-ranked programs in the nation. You'll collaborate with esteemed faculty to master cutting-edge statistical techniques, innovate in psychological research and become a leader in shaping the future of the field.
The PhD program in psychology with a concentration in quantitative research methods offers an immersive education in advanced statistical techniques and research methodologies that are employed in the conduct of both basic and applied psychological research.
A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to research empowers students to deepen their understanding and tackle key issues, such as exploring the limits of existing methods, pushing the methodological frontiers forward, evaluating the effectiveness of established and emerging methodologies, and improving the robustness of psychological research through innovative measurements and analytical methods.
What sets this program apart is its distinguished, award-winning faculty, known for their expertise and dedication to training the next generation of psychological methodologists. Alongside the faculty, students gain practical experience and master techniques in the areas of measurement, study design, data analysis, statistical modeling, and evaluation of the utility of new and existing methods.
Graduates of this program emerge as experts in quantitative research who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the field by developing and applying sophisticated statistical and methodological solutions to address pressing research issues.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (3 or 4 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3) or PSY 531 Multiple Regression in Psychological Research (4)
Concentration (3 credit hours) PSY 533 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
Other Requirements (31 credit hours) PSY 530 Intermediate Statistics (4) PSY 532 Analysis of Multivariate Data (3) PSY 534 Psychometric Methods (3) PSY 536 Statistical Methods in Prevention Research (3) PSY 537 Longitudinal Growth Modeling (3) PSY 538 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (3) PSY 539 Multilevel Models for Psychological Research (3) PSY 540 Missing Data Analysis (3) PSY 543 Statistical Mediation Analysis (3) PSY 555 Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs for Research (3)
Electives (22 or 23 credit hours)
Research (12 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) PSY 799 Dissertation (12)
Additional Curriculum Information Electives are determined in consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
Other requirements courses may be substituted for other courses based on consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home edition.
To apply to the doctoral program, applicants must follow the instructions on the doctoral program admissions instructions and checklist. It is strongly recommended that applicants download and print the instructions and checklist to ensure completion of the application process and that all required supplemental forms are included.
The Department of Psychology application process is completed online through ASU's graduate admission services, which includes the application form and official transcripts. Application to the Department of Psychology doctoral programs is also completed via SlideRoom, for processing of supplemental application materials. The SlideRoom account requires an additional fee.
Applicants must submit three academic letters of recommendation from faculty members who know the student well. Three letters are required, but four letters of recommendation may be submitted.
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Quantitative psychologists possess advanced statistical and methodological expertise applicable to various research challenges. While rooted in psychology, their skills find broad applications in fields such as education, heath, neuroscience and marketing. Graduates of the doctorate in psychology (quantitative research methods) program excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication of complex ideas.
Potential careers induce roles as:
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In an era of dwindling resources and increasing competition, optimization questions have assumed a new and urgent importance . To that end, doctoral seminars in Quantitative Methods focus on advanced optimization applications and methodologies. Related courses are available from areas such as industrial and electrical engineering and computer sciences.
Faculty collaboration with other areas of management and related engineering programs enables students to participate in research on a stimulating range of optimization applications . Current areas of faculty interest in applied optimization include transportation, communication, distribution, and manufacturing systems. Other application domains include auditing, scheduling, and quality control.
A specialization in statistics and its applications address managerial problems in which randomness or uncertainty complicates the decision environment, offering students a rich variety of topics for research. Current faculty research interests in applied statistics include data mining, reliability theory, stochastic marketing models, auditing and acceptance sampling, statistical decision theory, and statistical quality and process control.
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Quantitative analysts are professionals who understand the complex mathematical models that price financial securities and are able to enhance them to generate profits and reduce risk. As financial securities have become increasingly complex, demand has grown steadily for quantitative analysts , often called simply "quants," or even the colloquially affectionate "quant geeks."
Because of the challenging nature of the work—which needs to blend mathematics, finance, and computer skills effectively—quant analysts are in great demand and able to command very high salaries. Here's a look at what they do, where they work, how much they earn, and what knowledge is required, to help you decide whether this may be the career for you.
Quantitative analysts design and implement complex models that allow financial firms to price and trade securities. They are employed primarily by investment banks and hedge funds, but sometimes also by commercial banks, insurance companies, and management consultancies; in addition to financial software and information providers.
Quants who work directly with traders, providing them with pricing or trading tools, are often referred to as " front-office " quants.
In the " back office ," quants validate the models, conduct research, and create new trading strategies. For banks and insurance companies, the work is focused more on risk management than trading strategies. Front-office positions are typically more stressful and demanding but are better compensated.
The high demand for quants is driven by multiple trends:
Quantitative analyst positions are found almost exclusively in major financial centers with trading operations. In the United States, that would be New York and Chicago, and areas where hedge funds tend to cluster, such as Boston, Massachusetts, and Stamford, Connecticut.
Across the Atlantic, London dominates; in Asia, many quants are working in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney, among other regional financial centers.
Despite the heavy concentration in those cities, quants are found all over the world—after all, many global firms analyze and/or trade complex securities, which creates demand for the quant's brainpower and abilities.
But the problem that a quant working in Houston or San Francisco faces is that changing employers most likely would mean changing cities, whereas a quant working in Manhattan should be able to interview for and find a job within a mile or two of their previous one.
Compensation in the field of finance tends to be very high, and quantitative analysis follows this trend. It is not uncommon to find positions with posted salaries of $200,000 or more, and when you add in bonuses, a quant could earn over $300,000 per year.
As with most careers, the key to landing high-paying jobs is a resume filled with experience, including with well-known employers, as well as reliance on recruiting firms and professional networking for opportunities.
The highest-paid positions are with hedge funds or other trading firms, and part of the compensation depends on the firm's earnings, also known as profit and loss (P&L) .
At the other end of the pay scale, an entry-level quant position may earn only $120,000 to $210,000, but this type of position provides a fast learning curve and plenty of room for future growth in both responsibilities and salary.
Also, some of the lower-paid quant positions likely would be primarily quant developers, which is more of a software development position where the individual is not required to have as much math and financial expertise. An excellent quant developer could certainly earn $250,000, but that's about as high as the compensation package generally would go.
Despite the high pay level, some quants do complain that they are "second-class citizens" on Wall Street and don't earn the multimillion-dollar salaries that top hedge fund managers or investment bankers command. As you can see, financial success is always relative.
The estimated median total pay of a quantitative analyst in the U.S. in 2024. Google is among the highest-paying companies for a quant, offering a median annual pay of $262,000.
Financial knowledge.
Many financial securities, such as options and convertibles , are easy to understand conceptually but are very difficult to model precisely. Because of this hidden complexity, the skills most valued in a quant are those related to mathematics and computation rather than finance.
It is a quant's ability to structure a complex problem that makes them valuable, not their specific knowledge of a company or market.
A quant should understand the following mathematical concepts:
Key financial topics include:
Some quants will specialize in specific products, such as commodities, foreign exchange (Forex), or asset-backed securities .
Software skills are also critical to job performance. C++ is typically used for high-frequency trading applications, and offline statistical analysis would be performed in MATLAB, SAS, S-PLUS, or a similar package.
Pricing knowledge may also be embedded in trading tools created with Java, .NET, or VBA , and are often integrated with Excel. Monte Carlo techniques are essential. A majority of the work is also realized in Python, as scripting-type languages are good for running lots of data and multiple scenarios.
Most firms look for at least a master's degree or preferably a Ph.D. in a quantitative subject, such as mathematics, economics, finance, or statistics. Master's degrees in financial engineering or computational finance are also effective entry points for quant careers.
Generally, an MBA is not enough by itself to obtain a quant position, unless the applicant also has a very strong mathematical or computational skill set in addition to some solid experience in the real world.
While most financial certifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation likely wouldn't add much value to a prospective quant's resume, one that may is the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) —which you may earn globally via distance learning in a six-month intensive program.
Clearly, you need to have "the right stuff" to be a quantitative analyst. It requires both the intellectual ability to master complex and abstract mathematical domains and a willingness to tackle challenges that can seem insurmountable—all while under considerable pressure—which only a select few can do.
But that also doesn't mean that everyone who has the ability to be a quant should become one. The financial problems that quants face are very abstract and narrow. Unlike fundamental or qualitative analysts , quants don't read annual reports, meet with management, visit operations, prepare roadshows, or talk to shareholders. Most of their time is spent working with computer code and numbers on a screen.
Individuals with strong analytical skills are valuable in many different areas of finance, such as economic and financial analysis, for example. Having to compete against the best and brightest quants every single day may not be the quickest path through the ranks, especially for those with broader skills and interests and a desire to manage.
Another career issue to consider is that many Ph.D. quants who come from academic environments find they miss the research environment. Instead of being able to study a problem for several months, when supporting a trading desk you need to find solutions in days or hours. This usually precludes making any breakthroughs in the field.
Yes, quants tend to command high salaries, in part because they are in demand. Hedge funds and other trading firms generally offer the highest compensation. Entry-level positions may earn only $120,000 to $210,000, but there is usually room for future growth in both responsibilities and salary and the ability to earn upwards of $300,000.
It takes advanced-level skills in finance, math, and computer programming to get into quantitative trading, and the competition for a first job can be fierce. Once someone has landed a job, it then requires long working hours, innovation, and comfort with risk to succeed.
Having a Ph.D. in a subject like math, finance, economics, or statistics can be a definite plus for anyone wanting to become a quant. However, a master's degree in computational finance or financial engineering can also be the ticket to a career as a quantitative analyst.
Success in quantitative analysis is largely based on knowledge, talent, merit, and dedication instead of the ability to sell, network, or play politics. The quants who work in the field are there because they can do the job well—an environment that many find remarkably refreshing—and they are justly rewarded for their work.
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Quantitative researchers build the models that power our quantitative strategies and inform many of our investment decisions.
Envision a possibility. Assemble the data. Test hypotheses. Build advanced statistical models that help us capture market opportunities.
Sharpen your specialized skills by conducting research that will quickly be applied, refined and tested. Our work goes into production with extraordinary speed, enabling you to make an impact quickly.
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Become fluent in the language of financial technology and adept at working with financial data. Learn the fundamentals of capital markets, investments and derivatives.
Sharpen your exceptional research skills and hone them on real world problems. Benefit from mentorship from experts in quantitative finance.
Develop new skills through a huge range of courses and certifications. Take advantage of over 50 annual instructor-led courses for employees.
Prepare for career advancement with practical instruction on running teams, managing projects and communicating with colleagues.
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Applying a curious and commercial mindset is crucial to success. Whether you are analyzing asset behavior under different circumstances, identifying risk factors or deciphering patterns from vast datasets, it’s essential to demonstrate these qualities:
We encourage initiative. Those who take on responsibility and accountability for projects are supported and rewarded and grow the fastest.
The problems we take on generally don’t have simple solutions. You will be exposed to real-world problems and must innovate and iterate from multiple angles with passion and persistence. We are excited by the opportunity to test our ideas—and keep doing so until we find a solution.
You should have an insatiable drive to seek out problems and identify their solutions. There is no shortage of interesting issues to work on, and the most successful quants are true self-starters who are eager to take on new challenges and solve difficult challenges.
Our work is challenging. People who thrive here embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and keep pushing forward. You need to be able to share strong rationales for the solutions you propose and must be comfortable pivoting.
Excellence is our baseline. Expertise in the financial markets is not necessarily required on Day One; we’ll teach you. We want talented researchers who place a high degree of importance on precision, want to learn, can master new skills and continue to raise the bar together.
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It’s vital to have these foundational skills, since you’ll be spending a lot of time modeling and forecasting, using statistics as a launching point. We can teach you everything you need to know about finance, but you should already have a robust statistical intuition.
Coding can be very useful in quantitative roles. Familiarity with computer science will help you learn quickly and use our proprietary tools independently.
Prior experience working with data will enhance your ability to understand its real-world applications and model that information effectively. Many of your colleagues will come from non-computer science backgrounds like chemistry or physics, where they utilized these skills. This is invaluable as we develop new approaches to identify market signals.
A deep understanding of conducting and applying research is critical. Markets change daily and positions may need to be kept open for an extended period. To that end, experience working on long-term research projects is extremely beneficial, but learning on the job is equally effective.
Our asset management business includes: fundamental and quantitative strategies. Both approaches require top research talent – the main difference lies in how the models developed by our researchers are used to make investment decisions.
In our fundamental businesses, quants develop models that are used by our investment and trading professional to make decisions.
In Global Quantitative Strategies, quants work closely with engineers to build models that trade systematically.
We only hire extraordinary talent. Our colleagues are extremely smart, driven individuals focused on achieving results. The opportunity for learning and growth is unrivaled.
Success is shared. We work alongside our peers and mentors to develop ideas together. When quants present their work to their research team, they receive valuable academic-style feedback. Teams pressure-test ideas from all angles, asking nuanced questions and challenging specific elements to ensure the concept is as strong as possible.
We can also make an impact faster here than just about anywhere else. Some firms keep research and production separate. Here, we combine the two, making us faster and more agile. A new project might go from ideation, to deployment, to the investment and trading teams within an hour.
When you start, you will join a specialized team and have the opportunity to quickly learn and master new skills. Your success depends on your ability to apply yourself in a collaborative environment, one in which you can turn your ideas into measurable business impact.
Citadel provides the resources and mentors you need to be successful. There are countless opportunities to raise your hand with ideas and receive the tools to translate those lightbulb moments into reality. Flawless execution of these proposals will only lead to more opportunities to explore your solutions and demonstrate their value.
As you progress, you can take control of core strategies, new ideas and features. There is a real opportunity to own the entire pipeline—from generating an idea, to determining its viability, to implementing code, and finally, to deploying the solution for the business.
A true meritocracy, we foster an environment where people who demonstrate initiative and capability keep both their projects and careers accelerating.
You will have the opportunity to hone your research expertise, improve your technical skills and develop your intuition.
When you work in the financial markets, you won’t wait weeks or months to see if you were right or if your hypothesis held. Projects are put into production and live trading. The markets give you real-time feedback, which helps you iterate and learn faster.
Since attention to detail is key, our quants continually sharpen their coding skills and become more confident in their ability to consistently deliver stable and production-ready code.
Our quants also develop a strong intuition for identifying what is important when they are testing and researching projects. Sometimes a small anomaly can lead to a large discovery, and they learn to embrace that way of thinking as they develop their intuition.
Collaboration is at the heart of our culture. We learn not only from our research, but from one another. Everyone focuses on new ways to contribute and add value.
We encourage the dynamic, experimental and autonomous approach familiar in many leading tech startups but provide the supportive framework of an established financial firm. This means you can benefit from mobility, communication, resources and top-tier benefits.
Our researchers come from a variety of backgrounds and thrive because they bring their unique perspectives and research specialties to bear. While each quant is expected to be a subject matter expert in a particular vertical, sharing and challenging ideas is necessary develop and deliver optimal solutions. Everyone continually thinks about how they can add value and what they can do to contribute.
Finally, we are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways. We’re motivated to do more than we ever thought possible – and are recognized for our accomplishments.
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Driving the firm’s competitive edge, our quantitative researchers build next-generation models and advanced trading algorithms.
Start with an idea. Build it, test it and refine it. Make it great, then make it better. Receive fast feedback from the markets.
Our quants bring skills from a wide range of disciplines. They work side by side with engineers and traders. Quants apply their research quickly, seeing the impact of their work in the world.
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Learn the fundamentals of capital markets, trading and statistics. Become fluent in the language of financial technology and adept at working with financial data.
Sharpen your research skills as an apprentice. Learn on the job with the support of industry-leading professionals and ongoing mentorship.
Benefit from practical instruction on leading teams, managing projects and communicating with colleagues.
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We encourage initiative. People who take responsibility and accountability for projects are supported and rewarded and grow the fastest.
Excellence is our baseline. But you don’t need to be an expert on Day One; we’ll teach you. We want talented researchers who place a high degree of importance on precision, want to learn, can master new skills and continue to raise the bar together.
The problems we tackle do not have simple, check-the-box solutions. You will be exposed to real-world problems and must possess the ability to innovate and iterate from multiple angles with passion and persistence. We are excited by the opportunity to test our ideas—and keep doing so until we find a solution.
You should have an insatiable drive to seek out problems and identify their solutions. There is no shortage of interesting problems to work on, and the most successful quants are true self-starters who are eager to take on new challenges and solve difficult problems.
Our work is challenging. People who thrive here embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and keep pushing forward. You need to be able to share strong rationales for the solutions you propose and must be comfortable pivoting.
We value candidates who have a deep understanding of technology and the research process. If those qualities describe you, we can help you define your area of expertise and locate your niche within the industry.
It’s vital you possess these foundational skills, since you’ll be spending a lot of time modeling and forecasting, using statistics as a launching point. We can teach you everything you need to know about finance, but you should already have a robust statistical intuition.
Coding can be very useful in quantitative roles. Familiarity with computer science will help you learn quickly and get the most out of our proprietary tools.
Prior experience working with data will enhance your ability to understand its real-world applications and model information effectively. Many of your colleagues will come from non-computer science backgrounds like chemistry or physics, where they utilized these skills. This is invaluable as we develop new approaches to identify market signals.
A deep understanding of conducting and applying research is critical. Experience working on long-term research projects is extremely beneficial, but learning on the job is equally effective.
Some firms keep research and production separate. Here, we combine the two, making us faster and more agile. A new project can go from ideation, to deployment, to live trading within an hour.
We only hire extraordinary talent, without compromise. Our colleagues are extremely smart, driven individuals focused on achieving results. The opportunity for learning and growth at Citadel Securities is unrivaled.
Success is shared. We work with our peers and mentors to develop ideas together. When quants present work to their research team, they receive valuable academic-style feedback. The team pressure-tests ideas from all angles, asking nuanced questions and challenging specific elements to ensure the concept is as strong as possible. This dynamic engagement accelerates your growth and development.
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Majority of the people in the quantitative finance industry participate in a masters or PhD program. If you go to a good university, can you get a Quant role from BA only?
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What does a quantitative researcher do and how can you land a job as one..
A career in quantitative research can be a highly rewarding and lucrative path for those interested in the financial sector. These professionals, often called "buy-side quantitative analysts", are typically found in investment funds and proprietary trading firms. Their primary responsibilites consist of conducting advanced research and analysis to inform proprietary investment and trading strategies. In doing so, they often leverage statistical and machine learning techniques.
To begin your journey into the field of quantitative research, you should start by building a robust base foundation in mathematics and statistics. While a bachelor's degree at a top-ranked unviersity may be sufficient for some entry-level positions, a master's degree or even a PhD is preferable. Some firms won't even consider your application if it doesn't meet their educational background requirements. In addition to a strong academic background, previous experience in a quant-related field is also highly valued by employers. This can come in many forms, such as an internship in quant research, data science, or machine learning. If you're currently looking for quant internships check out OpenQuant .
In terms of compensation, you can expect your total compensation to fall in the range from $200,000 to $250,000 . Depending on the specific firm you work at, this number can be even higher. While the stability of the job can vary, it is generally considered to be medium, as the demand for these professionals is high, but the competition is extremely fierce. There aren't many jobs on the market and internships are scarce. This is why having some educational or professional credentials can really stand you apart as an applicant.
The work-life balance of a quantitative researcher can also be arduous, as the job can require long hours and a high level of focus and attention to detail. The level of stress can also be medium to high, as the financial markets are constantly changing, and researchers must be able to adapt and respond quickly to new developments.
Despite the demands of the job, a career as a quantitative researcher is considered to be very prestigious, as these professionals are responsible for conducting research and analysis that inform important investment and trading decisions. There are also decent career progression opportunities for QRs, as many pursue roles in portfolio management or other leadership positions within the financial industry after a few years.
Quantitative researchers also tend to work very closely with quant traders and quant developers. Oftentimes, quant researchers will help to develop models and algorithms that traders use to make decisions and may also help quant developers with analyzing the results of their simulations. In some cases, the responsibilities of these roles may be more specialized, depending on the financial market and/or fund type.
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Nowadays, the more research I do on becoming a Quant, the more my hopes seem to dwindle off to nothingness. To be a Quant means to obtain a Phd, or some approximation thereof............... My hopes, to becoming a Quant is close to any others ambitions. I learned how to code for fun. I used to loath statistics & mathematics , but when applied to finance, I find myself in a room for hours measuring, collecting, interpreting, and forecasting financial outcomes. Attempting to understand Mr. Market , to measure risk and ultimate profitability has become an esoteric hobby of mine. And so, I am just like every other schmuck on this forum out there to fend for themselves & make a killing. Having said that, although I have entertained the idea of working with the big fishes, wide-eyed, molding financial instruments into shape on Wall Street for hours on end. Is there any hope for someone that wants to skip the Phd. route altogether, and just do the MFE, or MMF, and still have a chance at a front office gig after a couple years experience? Or are you doomed as "Jr. Quant," for life, and be pigeon holed into something far, far , far away from the money and action with no hopes unless you gain a Phd? I ask this becuase although I have done research online, I want to hear it from current students themselves or people working in industry. Of what prospects an MFE brings to those without PHd's. Are the options ( and pay :D) still good at least? Thanks in Advance.
@ Jarone Eugene McCorkle Let first establish some framework of agreement on your definition of "real quant". The landscape has changed, that much we need to agree on, so we are not arguing based on what you read from "My life as a quant" or glorified stories about quant career that were published 5 years ago, at the rise of the quant.
...is there any hope for someone that wants to skip the Phd. route altogether, and just do the MFE, or MMF, and still have a chance at a front office gig after a couple years experience? Click to expand...
Andy Nguyen said: @ Jarone Eugene McCorkle Let first establish some framework of agreement on your definition of "real quant". The landscape has changed, that much we need to agree on, so we are not arguing based on what you read from "My life as a quant" or glorified stories about quant career that were published 5 years ago, at the rise of the quant. Click to expand...
Tsotne said: Let's take a look on many CEOs, CFOs on Wall Street. Do they all hold PhDs. NO. They don't. many of them are not doctors but are suited for financial world with the degrees they have. For example, as I remember the J.P. Morgan & Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon holds MBA from Harvard. Nor it is a MUST to hold the PhD degree from the field you are working at. Another example: Goldman Sachs CEO, Lloyd Blankfein holds the JD degree from Harvard. Click to expand...
Obviously, there has been some pressure on the derivatives market, so I have no idea to what extent Quants deal with derivatives these days. But I am sure they are working on developing other instruments, or measuring some sort of risk on investment portfolios. Click to expand...
Jarone I don't know if you have read this http://www.quantnet.com/the-coming-glut-of-financial-engineers/ The problem with everything that you read about what quants do is that many of those roles no longer exists in today landscape. MFE programs traditionally train people for roles in derivatives pricing, structured products and there are little hiring in that area at the moment. Many of the roles you list are done by people whose title does not include "quant" in it. Title inflation is another thing you should be aware of. There are more roles that an MFE can easily qualify for these days. The old days when only a quantum physics PhD was needed to understand martingale models are over. Such once prized knowledge is now being taught in a FE bachelor degree. I'm going to repeat the old, tired mantra around here "you don't do a PhD for a career purpose". I was hired into a desk quant position in 2007 for a prop desk at an IB before I finished my MFE. These days, those positions are long gone as banks getting rid of their prop trading operation. Reading trade journals, you don't have the feeling that new products with 3 letters in them being invented by the quants any more. Instead, you hear more and more about risk, about high frequency trading. Risk management is an area that MFE graduates should explore as they are getting better compensated. So if your goal is to do blue sky research, you may want to stick with academia. Finance is mostly and always profit driven and demand is always in what appear trendy or political correct at the moment. Who knows what HFT will be 3 years from now with all the changing policy.
I also forgot to point out a very popular interview of Wall Street hiring managers on how to get a quant job http://www.quantnet.com/quant-job-advice-from-wall-street-executives/
Thanks alot for the feed back. Much appreciated, really. I have an off topic question. Do quants need series 7 or other licenses on top of their degrees?
No. Series 7 is for another line of work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Securities_Representative_Exam
Alright just making sure. Because I have seen jobs such as "Quant Trader, " or etc etc, so I naturally assumed series 7. Not sure if quant trading is related to FE .
I had to pass Series 7 few years ago when I was in IB (corporate finance/Advisory). Not that I needed it at all, but it was a reg requirement. Same applies for Series 63.
Hi, this is my first post and it seems this thread applies to me as well. I'm nearly finished my undergraduate degree and feeling torn about whether to head into a MFE and head into the work world or to pursue a PhD. I am extremely interested in algorithmic trading for a variety of reasons. First of all, I have been practicing my analytical skills since I was inspired by a finance course and have done quite well. Using a long/short strategy, I was able to predict growth over ~700% with a subsequent fall bringing the 9 month total over 2100%. I must state that I was following a uranium company and the situation in Japan brought the short position even lower than it would have, otherwise 9 months would have yields around 1200%. Regardless, I feel the model I used could easily be reproduced algorithmically. Secondly, I have been following the development of HFT and feel the added liquidity which market makers are bringing is creating the opportunity to bring new financial services to the market. Essentially I want to become an algorithmic strategist and also work with a team to introduce these services to the world. It may sound bold, but this is a passion of mine. Furthermore, as this is my first post. I used to work in the oilfield in Alberta, so I have a good understanding of the oil/gas industry and mining in general. I think it gives me a lot of insight into the risks that involved in these industries. So, what I'm asking is for some suggestions on how I can best improve my career prospects. Would I be limiting my credibility if I don't pursue a PhD? My concern with taking this path is that timing is critical and I don't want to be caught in academia while all the excitement is taking place. In addition, I am in Germany and looking at graduate schools in Europe. I'm fairly new over here, so some insights into the environment here would be useful as well. Thank you.
JasonHunt said: Hi, this is my first post and it seems this thread applies to me as well. I'm nearly finished my undergraduate degree and feeling torn about whether to head into a MFE and head into the work world or to pursue a PhD. I am extremely interested in algorithmic trading for a variety of reasons. First of all, I have been practicing my analytical skills since I was inspired by a finance course and have done quite well. Using a long/short strategy, I was able to predict growth over ~700% with a subsequent fall bringing the 9 month total over 2100%. I must state that I was following a uranium company and the situation in Japan brought the short position even lower than it would have, otherwise 9 months would have yields around 1200%. Regardless, I feel the model I used could easily be reproduced algorithmically. Secondly, I have been following the development of HFT and feel the added liquidity which market makers are bringing is creating the opportunity to bring new financial services to the market. Essentially I want to become an algorithmic strategist and also work with a team to introduce these services to the world. It may sound bold, but this is a passion of mine. Furthermore, as this is my first post. I used to work in the oilfield in Alberta, so I have a good understanding of the oil/gas industry and mining in general. I think it gives me a lot of insight into the risks that involved in these industries. So, what I'm asking is for some suggestions on how I can best improve my career prospects. Would I be limiting my credibility if I don't pursue a PhD? My concern with taking this path is that timing is critical and I don't want to be caught in academia while all the excitement is taking place. In addition, I am in Germany and looking at graduate schools in Europe. I'm fairly new over here, so some insights into the environment here would be useful as well. Thank you. Click to expand...
Joy Pathak said: For what company? Click to expand...
JasonHunt said: Patterson UTI, it's a drilling company. I wasn't involved in the financial side of the business, but I saw a lot of what happens on the ground and gained insights into the risks involved, how the weather affects productivity, how a changing economic climate affects the ability to acquire assets at a bargain price, etc. Click to expand...
Joy Pathak said: Yup. I can empathize. I worked for Syncrude R&D in Edmonton. Click to expand...
JasonHunt said: Wow, small world. I'm originally from Edmonton. How long have you been away? Did you leave because of work/school? Click to expand...
Joy Pathak said: I worked in 2008. I lived in Edmonton for a year. Mill"h00ds" represent! haha. Loved my time there. Went snowboarding almost every weekend to Banff or Jasper Click to expand...
JasonHunt said: Haha, I was pretty fond of biking in the rivervalley. I lived in Holyrood, so I was about 5 minutes from the valley on my bike. What are you doing now? Click to expand...
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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (7/18/2024) – Seven graduate students advised by Department of Chemistry faculty members were recently awarded the University of Minnesota’s Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. The seven students honored by this prestigious award are Kaylee Barr, Brylon Denman, Madeline Honig, Chris Seong, Sneha Venkatachalapathy, Murphi Williams, and Caini Zheng.
Kaylee Barr , a Chemical Engineering and Materials Science PhD student, is entering her fifth year in the Reineke Group . Before making the move to Minnesota, she received her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas. “I came to the University of Minnesota because of the department's developments in polymer science, and because I was interested in the intersection of polymer science and drug delivery in Theresa Reineke's lab,” she says. Here at UMN, Kaylee studies how bottlebrush polymer architecture affects pH-responsive oral drug delivery. This summer, she is excited to grow professionally and as a scientist in an intern position at Genentech.
Brylon Denman is a Chemistry PhD candidate in the Roberts Group . She joined the UMN community in 2020 after completing her BS in Biochemistry at St. Louis University. “My research in the Roberts group seeks to resolve regioselectivity and reactivity issues within aryne methodology via ligand control,” Brylon says. “To accomplish this task, I have taken a mechanistic and hypothesis driven approach to understand how key molecular parameters modify regioselectivity and reactivity. I hope to use the knowledge I have gained from these studies to both improve the synthetic utility of aryne intermediates, and improve the sustainability of aryne reactions.” Brylon is also passionate about sustainable and green chemistry. As a founding member of the Sustainable and Green Chemistry committee, Brylon strives to collaborate with other department teammates to strengthen the culture of green and sustainable chemistry through integration into teaching, research, and community engagement. “In my career I aim to continue this advocacy and use my breadth of knowledge to enact sustainable change at a major pharmaceutical company as emphasizing sustainability on such a large scale can lead to a large impact,” she says. As she works through her internship at AbbVie this summer, Brylon is looking towards the future to outline her next steps after graduation.
Madeline Honig first experienced Chemistry at UMN during a summer REU experience in the Bühlmann Lab . She formally joined the Prof. Bühlmann's team in Fall 2020 after earning her BA in Chemistry from Earlham College. Her research here at UMN has focused on the development and improved understanding of polymeric membrane-based ion-selective electrodes (ISEs). “One of my projects involves developing a quantitative parameter to better define the upper detection limits of these sensors which can be used to more accurately define sensor performance and predict the working range under different conditions,” Madeline says. “This research led us to investigate the unexplained 'super-Nernstian' responses of some pH-selective electrodes and expand the phase boundary model (the quantitative model that predicts ISE behavior) to include the formation of complexes between protonated ionophores and counter-ions in the sensing membrane. ISEs have been widely used for decades in clinical blood analysis among many other applications so it's exciting that I was still able to add to our fundamental understanding of how these sensors function.” One of Madeline’s goals is to use her research to enable the development of improved sensors that can be used in a wider range of conditions. Over the course of her graduate studies, Madeline has had the opportunity to be a graduate student mentor for two other students: Ariki Haba, a visiting master's student from Japan, and Katie O'Leary, a summer REU student, who both made significant contributions to the project. “Acting as a graduate mentor was really cool and I hope I can also make graduate-level chemistry research more approachable for everyone that I work with,” Madeline says. For her significant research efforts, Madeline was also recently selected in a national competition as one of the four winners of the 2024 Eastern Analytical Symposium Graduate Student Research Award. She will accept the award in November in Plainsboro NJ at the Eastern Analytical Symposium.
Chris Seong , an international student from New Zealand and PhD candidate in the Roberts Group, came to UMN after completing his BA with Distinction in Chemistry at St. Olaf College in 2020. Chris’ overarching chemistry interests involve the development of methods to utilize naturally abundant carboxylic acids as feedstock to synthesize medicinally relevant products, which are traditionally made with non-renewable starting materials derived from fossil fuels. “My earlier work has been focused on making alkyl-alkyl bonds through decarboxylation, but lately, in true Roberts Group fashion, I have turned my attention to using a similar mechanism to do aryne chemistry,” Chris says. He is currently working to publish a paper on the aryne project that he has been working on with two talented group mates; Sal Kargbo and Felicia Yu. “I am really excited to share this cool chemistry with the world,” he says. Outside of the lab, Chris is working on expanding his network to apply for jobs in the pharmaceutical industry – specifically in the early process space.
Sneha Venkatachalapathy is a member of the Distefano Group and an international student from India. She completed her BS in Chemistry with a minor degree in Biotechnology from Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, India in 2020. “Chemistry has always been my passion since high school. I still remember my first successful brown ring test that has left a remarkable fascination and interest towards chemistry,” Sneha says. “This early fascination has driven my academic journey, guided by mentors like Dr. Subhabrata Sen, who encouraged me to pursue a PhD in the United States.” Sneha was drawn towards working in the Chemical Biology research field where she could directly contribute to developing human life. “Joining Dr. Mark Distefano’s lab at UMN provided me with the chance to collaborate with Dr. Mohammad Rashidian from Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Together, we work towards expanding the scope of protein prenylation to construct protein-based cancer diagnostic tools,” she says. Sneha’s goal for her time in the UMN PhD program is to create innovative protein-based tools for cancer detection and treatment, aiming to enhance patient’s quality of life. She says she is looking forward to continuing to develop her leadership skills as she continues her doctorate, and is also exploring future opportunities beyond UMN. “One thing that motivates me daily is the belief that my research contributions to the scientific community would enhance our understanding of cancer diagnostic methods, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes worldwide,” she says.
Murphi Williams completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, then joined the Bhagi-Damodaran at UMN in 2020. When it comes to research, Murphi is interested in chemical biology, more specifically, looking into proteins involved in important biological problems. “One of my major projects is developing and characterizing a potential inhibitor for Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the bacteria that causes tuberculosis,” Murphi says. “Tuberculosis is the leading infectious disease so my projects center on understanding and inhibiting heme proteins important for the bacteria. Specifically, a previous lab member identified a small molecule that I've been characterizing the activity of in cells.” Her current research goal is to express and purify the protein targets for her small molecule inhibitor in the lab to further demonstrate the in vitro activity. She is also contemplating a future career in science communication. Outside of the lab, she enjoys working on her garden.
Caini Zheng joined the Chemistry at the UMN in 2019 after finishing her undergraduate studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She is currently a sixth-year graduate student co-advised by Profs. Tim Lodge and Ilja Siepmann . Her research focuses on the phase behavior of soft materials, including polymers and oligomers. Her DDF statement is titled "Self-Assembly of Polymers and Amphiphiles into Bicontinuous Phases". Caini is currently working on a project to elucidate the self-assembly of glycolipids through molecular dynamics simulations coupled with machine learning methods. In the future, she wants to work in the industry on bridging data science with traditional material research.
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EPA researcher Amalia Handler works on modeling nutrients and harmful algal blooms in waterbodies across the lower 48 states of the US. Currently her main project is modeling the spatial drivers of harmful algal blooms in lakes that are caused by cyanobacteria across the lower 48 states. The project is investigating the landscape, climate, and lake characteristics that are associated with blooms by leveraging multiple EPA datasets including the National Lakes Assessment , the National Nutrient Inventory , and LakeCat . The aim is to estimate cyanobacteria and risk of a common cyanobacterial toxin, microcystin, in as many lakes as possible across the US. It’s a follow-up on previous research on the estimation of the risk of microcystin among satellite-monitored lakes .
I have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Franklin & Marshall College. I earned my Ph.D. at Arizona State University in the lab of Nancy Grimm, Ph.D. I studied nitrogen cycling in streams and wetlands using a combination of biogeochemical and ecosystem ecology approaches that included field and lab experiments as well as network and statistical modeling.
I had a mentor early in my career that shared with me the remarkable microscopic world of soils—a dynamic mixture of microbes, plants, fungi, minerals, detritus, and so much more. He would say, “The biggest things in this world are done by the smallest organisms.” That feeling of being in awe of these organisms stuck with me. It continues to inspire my work on how small organisms can control big things, like nitrogen cycling, water quality, even the climate.
Two things, really. First, I get to work with an amazing group of researchers who are eager to collaborate and provide great insights. Second, almost every person has had some personal experience with harmful algal blooms, so it’s very meaningful work.
Unfortunately, harmful algal blooms are widespread, but getting data on the enormous number of waterbodies across the country is really challenging. The research I do leverages the data where we have it and estimates the risk of blooms at unmeasured lakes. This estimation helps identify the number and location of lakes that may need further bloom monitoring.
I think I would be a professional facilitator. I really enjoy bringing people together for discussions and leading project teams. I learn a tremendous amount from others in these settings.
Try out many different fields of science. I have had experiences in everything from conducting conservation activities in state parks, to public health as it related to lead exposure in children, to researching the extent to which foxes rely on human food . There are so many fields of science and ways to be a scientist!
The endosymbiotic theory. This is the concept that eukaryotic cells (those in plants and animals) developed from larger cells by engulfing smaller, free-living cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria eventually continued to function inside the larger cell and, voilà, there are now cells with organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts! I think it’s so neat that the cells that make up the human body are the product of a cooperative evolutionary process.
I am a huge fan of the writings of Oliver Sacks, and it would be a pleasure to have dinner with him. Sacks was a physician and wrote fascinating and deeply caring accounts of patients he saw with neurological disorders. His books made me think about science as a field that inspires both awe and compassion.
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Support social work research through this fund, named for a beloved former faculty member.
The PhD Grant Research Fund was created to celebrate the memory of UB faculty member Susan M. Nochajski, who passed away in 2015. The fund provides support for PhD students for research and scholarly initiatives in the School of Social Work.
An occupational therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience working primarily with persons with developmental disabilities, Nochajski was a great teacher, excellent mentor and compassionate friend.
A prolific scholar, she was an investigator on more than 10 grants totaling more than $5.5 million and published extensively in her field. She was on the editorial board of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Health Care, and was a grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education.
Nochajski was a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a member of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association.
She earned a BS and MS in occupational therapy and a PhD in special education, all from UB.
Department: The University Museum (75750)
Position: Research Assistantship
Hours/Week: 25% (10 hours)
Term: Fall 2024
Closing Date: 9/10/2024
Location: SIUE
Number of Openings: 1
Semi-monthly Stipend: $300.00
Posting Number: 2109-2024
Applicants must currently be working towards masters degree in one of the following disciplines: History, Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage & Resource Management, Public Administration & Policy Analysis, or Art & Design. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6, but no more than 12 credit hours per academic term for fall and spring. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Assist with the inventory, cataloging, evaluation, research, display, and maintenance of museum objects, records, and facility. (Cost share for grant #MA-253223-OMS-23, BP#721961)
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