# Member of Research Staff, Causal Inference

**Company:** [The Voleon Group](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/voleon)
**Location:** New York, NY, Berkeley, CA
**Role:** AI Research
**Salary:** $250k – $275k/yr
**Skills:** Causal Inference, Statistics, Machine Learning, Python, Mathematical Modeling, Market Microstructure, Portfolio Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Synthetic Experiments, Live Trading
**Posted:** 2026-08-17

> Conducts causal inference research for financial market prediction and portfolio optimization, developing and validating models from research through live trading. Requires Ph.D.-level coursework, strong causal inference and statistics expertise, mathematical ability, and production Python skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop a rich understanding of Voleon’s challenges and methodologies and propose causal inference research innovations and experiments to build, maintain, and optimize market models.
- Prepare and analyze new market datasets to gain insight into market microstructure.
- Develop, validate, and implement improvements to market models.
- Design and conduct synthetic and live trading experiments to improve understanding of market behavior.
- Communicate and collaborate with research staff and software engineers throughout the applied research lifecycle, driving progress toward tangible outcomes.
- Keep up to date on causal inference research to identify novel approaches for application to financial markets.

## Requirements
- Ph.D.-level coursework is required; a Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred.
- Background in causal inference and statistics, with a strong record of publishing causal inference papers in top-tier journals and conferences.
- Strong mathematical abilities demonstrated through publications, graduate coursework, or competition placement.
- Interest in software development techniques and willingness to write production-level Python code.
- Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, growing business.
- Essential interest in financial applications; prior finance industry experience is not required.

## Compensation
- Referral bonus of up to $15,000 may be available through the Friends of Voleon candidate referral program, subject to program eligibility and terms.

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