Quantitative Sports Researcher – PhD Hire
Overview
At SIG, the Sports Analytics team builds statistical forecasting models that help provide liquidity for the sports betting industry. These models are vital to creating new trading strategies and informing decision-makers about the distribution of game events. By joining our Sports Analytics team, you will be part of a group that is passionate about mathematics, gaming, and technology.
In this role, you will
- Immerse yourself in sports analytics research
- Empirically test ideas using real industry data
- Write programs to implement models and simulate outcomes
- Discuss and collaborate with fellow researchers, traders, and technologists
What we're looking for
- Graduating PhD students or postdoctoral researchers in a quantitatively-driven field
- Solid, analytical problem-solving skills and excellent logical reasoning
- Exceptional communication skills, both in the ability to understand others and to make yourself clearly understood
- Strong, practical computer programing skills
- Demonstrated experience working on sports analytics projects
- Understanding of US Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and world sports (soccer, tennis, golf, cricket)
- Intermittent international travel may be required
SIG Perks
- Relaxed dress code: jeans and sneakers are the norm, shorts all summer long
- Food, beverages, and snacks available all day
- A 9,000 square-foot gym with cardio, cross fit and strength machines, plus yoga and indoor cycling classes
- Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions
- Social events including a poker tournament, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia
- On-site Wellness Center staffed with full-time Nurse Practitioner
- On-site services such as barber, dry cleaning and laundry, auto repair and detailing, and ATM
- Opportunities to give back to the community through SIG sponsored events and donation drives
For more information, please contact Emily Selzam at Emily.Selzam@sig.com
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