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Ever wonder what life’s like after an astrophysics degree? Maybe you're figuring out your next move or just curious about the real-life experiences of others.
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Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics
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Industry: Quantitative Research & Development Â
Time: 26th February 2025, 11:30 - 12:30
Meeting format: Hybrid
Venue: F17 at Battcock Centre (lunch will be provided)
Online meeting link: TBC
Title: From Astronomy to Quantitative Research & Development
Bio:
2023-present: Quantitative Research & Development (systematic trading), ADIA, United Arab Emirates
2009-2013: Theoretical Physics, University of Warwick
2014-2018: Ph.D. in Cosmology, University of Cambridge
2018-2019: Post-doc in Statistics, University of Cambridge
2012-2017: Various internships in trading, quantitative research and data science at investment banks and proprietary trading firms
2019-2023: AI Researcher (systematic trading), Arabesque AI, London
Agenda
11:30 - 12:00 Talk by Dr. about his career path and his learnings
12:00 - 12:30 Q&A: any career related questions from the audience is welcome!