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# Graduate Machine Learning Researcher - Chicago

- **Company:** IMC Inc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.efinancialcareers.com/jobs-United_States-Chicago-Graduate_Machine_Learning_Researcher_-_Chicago.id24634079

## About the Role

team and across departments Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to translate research into production trading systems Your Skills and Experience: PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related quantitative field Strong foundations in machine learning, probability, and statistics, with experience applying advanced ML techniques to solve challenging research or real-world problems Demonstrated hands-on research experience in deep learning fundamentals such as neural network architectures, sequence modeling, training dynamics, or optimization Proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, and/or JAX Demonstrated research excellence through publications, preprints, research internships, or significant research projects; publications at venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or equivalent conferences are highly preferred Ability to commence full-time employment in

## Description

As a Graduate Machine Learning Researcher at IMC, your work will directly impact our global trading strategies. You will apply advanced machine learning, statistical, and computational techniques to solve complex, real-world trading problems, contributing to trading strategies across global equities, futures, and options markets. Machine Learning Researchers work closely with Traders and Developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded. Your Core Responsibilities: Design, implement, and evaluate machine learning models for trading applications, with successful research deployed into production Apply rigorous statistical techniques to measure performance, control overfitting, and understand model risk and interpretability Investigate novel machine learning approaches through rigorous experimentation and analysis in real trading environments Communicate research progress and outcomes effectively, ensuring knowledge transfer within the


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