Job description
Join Apex Quantitative Analytics, a leading center for mathematical research and applied analytics. We are seeking a Senior Mathematics Research Scientist to advance theoretical and computational methods that empower data-driven decision making.
Located in Cambridge, MA, this position offers hybrid options and a collaborative growth environment. You will model complex systems, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to publications and patents.
Responsibility
- Lead and execute advanced mathematical research across numerical analysis, optimization, probability, statistics, and applied math.
- Develop scalable algorithms and implement them in production-grade software for data-intensive applications.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and domain experts to translate theory into actionable models.
- Design and run rigorous experiments, validating models with theoretical guarantees and empirical results.
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at conferences; contribute to patent strategy.
- Mentor junior researchers and drive cross-functional research initiatives.
- Contribute to grant proposals, roadmaps, and long-term research vision for the organization.
Qualification
- PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; or equivalent research experience.
- Strong foundation in numerical methods, linear algebra, analysis, and probability theory.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, Julia, or similar scientific computing languages.
- Experience with machine learning, data modeling, or stochastic optimization is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research projects, publish, and collaborate across disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-experts.
- Strong problem-solving, coding, and experimental design skills; attention to detail.