Recruiter, PhD & Research
Hudson River Trading · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $160,000 / year
- New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Recruit top PhD and research talent globally.
- Build relationships with elite academic researchers.
- Manage high-volume recruitment pipelines.
- Provide excellent candidate experiences.
- Drive talent strategy and process improvements.
About the role
PhD Recruiter
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a PhD Recruiter to join our Campus Recruiting team. In this role, you’ll focus on building deep, long-term relationships with elite graduate students, specialized research labs, and top-tier industry talent to ensure HRT consistently connects with the world's strongest researchers in math, physics, computer science, and related fields.
The ideal candidate is adept at identifying passive talent and building genuine relationships with top-tier PhDs and industry researchers. We are looking for someone who enjoys immersing themselves in deep technical domains to understand what truly best-in-class talent looks like, seamlessly bridges the gap between academia and industry, and thrives in an open and collaborative environment. While you will ultimately help shape our long-term talent strategy, you should be highly execution-focused and energized by the immediate challenge of navigating a fast-paced, high-volume pipeline of top talent and engaging with the world’s foremost mathematical and computational minds.
Responsibilities
- Proactively source and cultivate long-term relationships with top-tier PhD candidates, pioneering research labs, and elite industry researchers globally.
- Immerse yourself in technical domains to build a deep understanding of what world-class quantitative and computational talent looks like.
- Manage a high-volume, fast-paced inbound pipeline of applications with energy and enthusiasm.
- Deliver a highly personalized, intellectually engaging candidate experience that mirrors HRT's culture from first contact to close.
- Identify and execute strategic opportunities to position HRT as the premier destination for the world’s foremost scientific and mathematical minds.
- Represent HRT at high-caliber academic and industry events (such as specialized conferences, workshops, and research seminars) that align with our rigorous hiring bar.
- Partner with Recruiting Coordinators to ensure an exceptionally efficient, streamlined interview process.
- Own the entire offer and conversion process, navigating complex negotiations and closing elite talent in a highly competitive market.
- Implement process improvements across pipeline management, candidate experience, and academic engagement, aligning with HRT's core value of
Skills & topics
- PhD Recruiter
- Technical Recruiter
- Quantitative Recruiter
- Research Talent Acquisition
- Campus Recruiting
- Hiring
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Candidate Experience
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience recruiting elite technical or quantitative talent, emphasizing PhD or researcher recruitment.
- Showcase intellectual curiosity: Demonstrate your eagerness to understand complex technical domains and engage with sophisticated candidates.
- Emphasize execution: Provide examples of your hands-on approach to managing high-volume pipelines and closing talent.
- Research HRT's culture: Understand their scientific approach to trading and collaborative environment to align your application.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to discuss your understanding of quantitative and computational talent.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific technical fields does Hudson River Trading focus on for PhD recruitment?
- Hudson River Trading focuses on recruiting top talent in mathematics, physics, computer science, and related quantitative and computational fields. Demonstrating an understanding of these areas will be beneficial during the application process for the PhD Recruiter role.
- How does Hudson River Trading define 'elite technical or quantitative talent' for this role?
- HRT seeks talent with exceptional capabilities, particularly those with a strong background in advanced research, often demonstrated through PhDs, specialized lab work, or significant contributions in elite tech environments. A sharp eye for identifying such capabilities is key for the PhD Recruiter.
- What is the expected experience level for a PhD Recruiter at Hudson River Trading?
- The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in hiring elite technical or quantitative talent. Previous experience recruiting PhDs or researchers is a plus, but the primary requirement is a proven ability to identify and attract top-tier candidates.
- How does Hudson River Trading approach candidate experience for PhD recruitment?
- HRT aims to provide a highly personalized and intellectually engaging candidate experience that reflects their culture. This involves deep dives into technical domains and thoughtful engagement with world-class minds throughout the recruitment process.
- What does 'full-lifecycle agility' mean for the PhD Recruiter position?
- Full-lifecycle agility means being capable of managing the entire recruitment process, from initial sourcing and relationship building (campus engagement, outbound scouting) to efficient management of inbound applications, offer negotiations, and closing talent.
- What is Hudson River Trading's stance on AI tools during the hiring process?
- Hudson River Trading strictly prohibits the use of AI tools during interviews or assessments unless explicitly instructed. They employ methods to ensure authenticity and may disqualify candidates or rescind offers if AI assistance is detected.
- Can a PhD Recruiter at HRT influence talent strategy?
- Yes, while the role is execution-focused, the PhD Recruiter will contribute to shaping HRT's long-term talent strategy by identifying strategic opportunities and understanding the landscape of top scientific and mathematical minds.
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