An invite-only, two-day summit for PhD students and postdocs to connect with Citadel Securities researchers, discuss applying academic research to finance, and present research posters for potential lab grants. Selected attendees receive paid travel to Miami, accommodations, researcher networking opportunities, and dining experiences.
Job Description
The Citadel Securities PhD Summit is an invite-only two-day event that brings together the top PhD students and postdocs in the world with researchers across our organization. This year, we are excited to host the event in Miami, Florida, the location of the Citadel | Citadel Securities headquarters.
During the summit, attendees will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with current Citadel Securities researchers to explore applications of their own research in finance. The event will include a poster session in which we will be awarding a substantial grant to the research lab of the winning poster. The second and third place posters will also receive grants.
The all-expenses-paid summit will include travel to and from Miami, accommodations, direct connection with our researchers about cutting-edge research, and a world class dining experience.
The PhD Summit is open to PhD students and postdocs of all graduation years.
Location: Miami, Florida
Date: April 8th to 11th
Application Deadline: February 19th
*Selected attendees will be notified by March 2nd
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
The Citadel Securities PhD Summit is an invite-only two-day event that brings together the top PhD students and postdocs in the world with researchers across our organization. This year, we are excited to host the event in Miami, Florida, the location of the Citadel | Citadel Securities headquarters.
During the summit, attendees will have the opportunity to engage one-on-one with current Citadel Securities researchers to explore applications of their own research in finance. The event will include a poster session in which we will be awarding a substantial grant to the research lab of the winning poster. The second and third place posters will also receive grants.
The all-expenses-paid summit will include travel to and from Miami, accommodations, direct connection with our researchers about cutting-edge research, and a world class dining experience.
The PhD Summit is open to PhD students and postdocs of all graduation years.
Location: Miami, Florida
Date: April 8th to 11th
Application Deadline: February 19th
*Selected attendees will be notified by March 2nd
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
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