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Legislative Counsel

Company: DailyPay, Inc.

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 12, 2023

DailyPay is a mission-driven company that is rewriting the rules of finance by creating a new financial system that is more equitable and inclusive. They are looking for a legislative counsel and policy professional to help shape the legal and regulatory framework for their new financial technology.

Finance Rotational Analyst Program

Company: PDT Partners

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 12, 2023

This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts.  Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices. Our people are intellectually extraordinary, and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse. Even if you don’t think you’re a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people.&8239; Entry-level to 2 years of relevant work experience. While you don’t need to provide this at this time, we just want to note this, in case you need some time to request it.The salary range for this role is between $105,000 and $120,000. We welcome applicants interested in a long-term career with PDT, as well as those committed to pursuing graduate school after 2 - 3 years.Proficient in Excel, and familiar with other database applications.Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.Thorough, conscientious, and meticulously attentive to detail.Highly developed sense of urgency, with maturity and judgment to escalate issues promptly.Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable.Analytically inclined and keenly interested in problem-solving.Excellent organizational and execution skills.Education: Demonstrated academic success from a rigorous program (all majors welcome)Note: As a part of the later stages of the application process, for this role, we will be requesting a copy of your undergraduate transcript. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself.  Please note, this rotational program is not for candidates who are interested in becoming investment professionals or traders. Job Responsibilities: Fulfill day-to-day and long-term responsibilities in the different rotational areas you are placed in.Demonstrate a firm grasp of both training and business concepts.Move from taking directives to becoming an independent individual contributor by the end of your tenure with each team.&8239;Work closely with senior leaders on firmwide, cross-functional projects.Below, you'll find a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. At the end of the program, you may find a home on one of our Finance teams. Why join us? Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world - measured by the quality of our products, not their size. We want to enable you to explore your career interests by experiencing the work different teams do. Ideally, you will also use the insights you are developing during this program to improve your assigned team's existing workflows.

Summer Analyst, Private Debt Origination (2025)

Company: Audax Group

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 14, 2023

Any third-party recruiting agency should contact either a member of the Talent Acquisition or Human Resource team at Audax Group, in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service based upon a specific job opening. Any unsolicited resume that is sent to directly to Audax Group or one of its affiliated entities, or its employees, including those submitted to hiring managers by a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement, will be considered property of Audax Group.  Summer Analysts will learn to conduct strategic and financial due diligence on investment opportunities.We believe Audax provides a unique opportunity for Summer Analysts across several dimensions:Join an entrepreneurial and growing firm with exceptionally talented and experienced professionalsDevelop a broad range of business skills including: competitive strategy, industry and customer analysis, risk assessment, financial analysis, LBO modeling, debt financing, and portfolio company managementWork on multiple live deals throughout the summerParticipate in due diligence on live deals and/or portfolio company meetingsSupportive, collegial, and energetic team cultureJob Length: Summer 2025: 10 weeks Qualifications:    Top tier academic performanceStrong work ethic and demonstrated desire to learnExcellent communications skills, both written and verbal Attention to detailAbility to thrive in a team environmentDemonstrated leadership potential Relevant experience, based on prior academic and/or internship workDocumentation: All candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript (electronic)For New York City only: The annualized base salary range for this position is $110,000.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. If a third-party recruiting agency submits a resume without an agreement, Audax Group or its affiliated entities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the third-party recruiting agency. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.Please note that Audax Group and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement. Our leadership team has been in place since inception and our managing directors average 25 years of investment experience.Position Description:    Summer Analysts work as integral team members of a highly skilled and experienced professional team, adding value to existing portfolio companies and evaluating new investment opportunities. We source opportunities directly from financial sponsors throughout North America, investing in leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings and debt recapitalizations.  This level of exposure to portfolio improvement and deal execution will allow Summer Analysts to develop the skill sets of both strategy consulting and investment banking. Audax Private Debt has an established track record of helping private equity firms acquire and grow businesses.We are based in New York City and have 50+ investment professionals. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.Since its founding in 2000, Audax Private Debt has partnered with leading private equity firms to help finance their purchase of middle market companies.

Measurement & Analytics, Senior Analyst

Company: adMarketplace

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 15, 2023

adMarketplace is a growing, privacy-focused consumer search marketplace that values continuous professional growth. They are seeking a Senior Measurement Analyst with digital media analytics experience and advanced measurement methodologies. The role involves supporting new client onboarding, reviewing tracking configurations, and ensuring accurate client reporting. The ideal candidate should possess a bias-to-action attitude, strong project management skills, and proficiency in digital campaign management platforms. adMarketplace offers a robust continuing education program, management training, and a strong work-life balance.

Quantitative Researcher (Mid-Freq)

Company: Hudson River Trading

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 15, 2023

HRT is recruiting quantitative researchers for mid-frequency systematic trading strategies. Successful candidates will contribute to all aspects of strategy development, including alpha generation, portfolio construction, and trade execution algorithms. HRT offers a collegial environment, competitive salary, and benefits. The company values innovation, diversity, and a culture of togetherness.

Analyst

Company: Alethea

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 14, 2023

social science, computer science, intelligence studies, etc. research, analysis, investigation, etc).Deep regional expertise in South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, or Southeast Asia. 50% of dependent coverage is provided by the employer.Unlimited vacation, sick leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and extended holidays at Thanksgiving and the 4th of July.Employer sponsored 401k with a 3% match.Hybrid work environment, with 2-3 days per week required in office in Washington, D.C or New York.Alethea is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply. through academic research, training, or prior work experience).Note: This role involves potential exposure to sensitive or disturbing content, including but not limited to vulgar language and violent threats.Compensation and Benefits Salary and stock options are negotiated based on experience. Healthcare at the gold-tier level, dental, and vision is fully funded by the employer. as part of academic or prior work project).A well-developed understanding—either through research, study, or experience—of one of the following areas: social media research, government and politics (including international politics), disinformation, information operations, violent extremism, quantitative analysis, computer science, or cybersecurity. Experienced at briefing verbally and writing on complex and disparate findings.Able to think strategically, see the big picture, and, when necessary, act independently and decisively in alignment with the team’s best interests and the organization’s broader goals.Comfortable with a fast-paced start-up environment that involves regular iteration and improvement of existing products and processes.A great teammate and have a collaborative mindset.Preferred Qualifications (not required):Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g. )Prior work experience analyzing social media data.Familiarity with the disinformation space (e.g. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work, while maintaining a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Preference for candidates proficient or fluent in an Indian language, Persian, Indonesian, or Portuguese.Willing to become a subject matter expert in esoteric research areas.Experienced in qualitative and quantitative research, with a strong preference for experience analyzing social media data in some capacity (e.g. This is a threat analyst position, not a policy position.Responsibilities Include:Provide daily insights into social media conversations and investigate instances of manipulation and disinformation for a variety of clients.Conduct targeted research and investigations to support the development of a variety of analytic products.Identify new trends in social media manipulation and disinformation.Manage and prioritize multiple investigative projects and other tasks.Participate in client meetings and brief findings.Support disinformation training programs led by Senior Analysts. Contribute to public-facing research in order to share new trends with the broader research community and the public. You are / have:1-5 years of relevant work experience (i.e. As part of being a teammate at a startup, you will also help identify ways to improve investigative and operational processes and methodologies.

Director, Business Development

Company: adMarketplace

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 14, 2023

adMarketplace is a dynamic, growing company that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. They are seeking an experienced professional to close new business and forge strategic publisher relationships. The role involves account management, industry events, and building partnerships in areas like content publishing, search, browsers, ISPs, mobile, and BNPL. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong work-life balance. They have been recognized as one of the best places to work in New York City.

High Performance Computing Platform Engineer

Company: PDT Partners

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 14, 2023

 Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices. Even if you don’t think you’re a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply, because we are committed to developing our people: Experience with systems programming and/or software engineering Practical experience supporting, debugging, and improving production systems and services Experience using Linux and other Open Source Software Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code frameworksProduction experience working with a public cloud, AWS preferredExperience with one or more HPC-specific technologies listed below required:Distributed parallel filesystems (Lustre, GPFS, parallel NFS)Batch scheduling systems (slurm, torque, SGE, AWS batch, AWS parallel cluster)High-performance networkingEducation:  Bachelors or&8239;Masters&8239;degree in an Engineering or Applied Sciences field from a rigorous academic program&8239;or equivalent professional experience. The salary range for this role is between $195,000 and $225,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Responsibilities and patterns of work include:&8239; Design, implement, and deliver scalable and performant systems. Our platforms are mission critical for the firm’s success and are very stable, and we want to keep it that way. All members of platform teams collaborate closely with peer engineers and/or researchers to build high-quality, efficient, and reliable systems. You will be expected to do both for projects small and large, working with a mix of open-source and proprietary tools.&8239; Implementing automation. PDT’s very high employee-retention and mobility speaks for itself.&8239;Our people are intellectually&8239;extraordinary, and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse. Everybody on the team contributes to the support of our platforms, which we strive to make light through automation and quality work. Below is a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. You will be responsible for conception and implementation of new automation from CI/CD pipelines to production metrics to other automation for the platform infrastructure that your team owns.&8239; Obsessive User Focus. Our demand for scale and performance is constant and involves challenging optimization problems for workloads critical to research and trading.&8239;Running our platform systems day-to-day.

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Program Management

Company: Click Therapeutics

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 14, 2023

Click Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director, Program Management for a high-impact role in their Tribeca, NYC headquarters. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team to deliver a best-in-class digital therapeutics (DTx) program, ensuring its success on the market. Responsibilities include managing project plans, leading meetings, facilitating communication, and coordinating with external partners. The ideal candidate should have 8-12+ years of experience in Program Management, Business Development, or Management Consulting with a focus on the life sciences industry. The role offers a competitive salary, annual performance-based cash bonus, and a generous equity package, along with comprehensive benefits.

Senior Quality Engineer, Data

Company: adMarketplace

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 12, 2023

adMarketplace is a people-led, privacy-safe consumer search marketplace that values continuous professional growth. They are currently hiring a senior quality engineer to work on test automation, maintain test infrastructure, and collaborate with various teams. The company offers a robust continuing education program, management training, and a strong work-life balance. They have been recognized as one of the best places to work in New York City.

2024 Software Engineering - Summer Associate

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 11, 2023

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a passionate researcher and thought leader to perform applied research and development in cutting-edge emerging technologies such as Quantum Computing, Cloud Computing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and more. The role involves working closely with internal project teams and external communities to advance these research focus areas, contributing to the firm's intellectual property, and establishing JPMC's reputation in the scientific field.

Senior Enterprise Account Executive

Company: adMarketplace

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 15, 2023

adMarketplace is a people-led, privacy-safe consumer search marketplace that values continuous professional growth. They offer career path mapping and a robust continuing education program. The company is currently experiencing triple-digit growth and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in New York City. The role involves utilizing influencing and relationship-building skills to secure new business, conducting client and market research, and managing a sales pipeline. The compensation range is $105,000 - $135,000. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a dog-friendly office, and a strong work-life balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority in academic roles?
Salaries vary by institution type and discipline, but common ranges are: Lecturer: $55,000–$80,000; Assistant Professor: $70,000–$100,000; Associate Professor: $85,000–$120,000; Full Professor: $110,000–$170,000; Postdoctoral Fellow: $45,000–$60,000; Research Scientist: $65,000–$95,000. Tenure‑track positions at research universities usually offer higher ranges than teaching‑focused colleges.
Which skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD in the relevant field is mandatory for most faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or CLASP) is valued for high‑school‑level positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, MATLAB), LaTeX for manuscript preparation, and grant‑writing platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, CRIS, Pivot) are essential. Familiarity with LMS (Canvas, Moodle) and data‑visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) enhances research dissemination.
Is remote work available for academic jobs?
Yes. Many universities now offer hybrid or fully remote teaching of online courses, virtual lab collaborations, and remote grant‑writing opportunities. Postdoc and research scientist positions often allow remote data analysis and manuscript drafting, especially when funded by agencies that support distributed research teams.
What career progression paths exist in academia?
Typical trajectories start with a Postdoctoral Fellowship, then move to Assistant Professor with a tenure track, followed by promotion to Associate Professor after achieving tenure, and ultimately Full Professor. Parallel paths include a research scientist track that focuses on grant acquisition and lab leadership, or administrative roles such as Director of Research or Dean of Faculty.
What are current industry trends affecting academic careers?
Trends include the rise of data‑driven research requiring machine‑learning expertise, interdisciplinary collaborations between STEM and humanities, increased demand for open‑access publishing, and the integration of AI tools in curriculum design. Funding agencies are shifting toward impact‑based metrics, encouraging faculty to engage in community outreach and industry partnerships.

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