At the Dataism Laboratory for Quantitative Finance (DLQF), we welcome applications from researchers at all levels and from diverse disciplines. Our projects are inherently multidisciplinary, drawing on quantitative finance, econometrics, computer science, statistics, and mathematics, as well as related fields. Our application process begins with an initial screening designed to provide us with a comprehensive view of the applicant pool. This step helps us identify candidates who have the potential to thrive in our collaborative environment. Selected applicants will then be invited to an interview with a DLQF researcher or member of our administrative team. We carefully evaluate each applicant’s qualifications, research interests, and potential fit with our lab’s mission. To best prepare, we strongly encourage prospective members to attend our information sessions, where they can learn more about our research agenda and expectations.
External Research Affiliates For faculty members and researchers outside Virginia Tech, DLQF offers opportunities for academic and industry collaboration. Affiliates engage in joint research projects, co-author publications, contribute to seminars and workshops, participate in grant proposals, and provide mentorship to students.
Graduate Research Fellows Graduate students at Virginia Tech can join DLQF as Research Fellows. Fellows lead and support research projects, develop financial models and algorithms, analyze large datasets, collaborate across disciplines, and prepare research outputs for conferences and journals.
Undergraduate Research Assistants Undergraduate students gain hands-on research experience by assisting with data collection, algorithm development, literature reviews, and research dissemination. This role provides exposure to high-level projects and the opportunity to collaborate with graduate students and faculty.
