Quantitative Residency Program

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of Quantitative Research, AI, Machine Learning, and Systematic Investing
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers, engineers, and scientific investment professionals
• Contribute to high-impact research in areas such as uncertainty modeling and robust portfolio optimization
• Work on estimation of large-scale covariance matrices and agent-based/agentic systems
• Develop predictive modeling in low signal-to-noise environments
• Model social and economic networks

Requirements

• PhD students in their third year or beyond, or recent PhD graduates
• Strong background in Computer Science, AI, ML, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, Computational Finance, or Engineering
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for solving research-driven quantitative problems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Visa and relocation support
• Accommodation support
• Residency durations ranging from 3 to 18 months

About the Company

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is a leading global investment institution. The 2026 Quantitative Residency Program is designed to engage exceptional researchers in solving sophisticated financial and technological challenges.