Senior Researcher

Vigil Markets

$225K — $300K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Doctorate in Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Published academic papers at conferences like EC or WINE
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Thrive in an in-person work environment

Responsibilities

  • Perform cutting-edge research in market microstructure, mechanism design, and/or differential privacy
  • Contribute to research breakthroughs and implement ideas in products and services
  • Produce simulations and present findings at academic conferences

Benefits

  • Free catered lunch daily at the Flatiron office
  • Coverage for relocation expenses and commuter costs
  • Unlimited PTO with flexible sick, family, and mental health leave
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
What you will do
  • Perform cutting-edge research in market microstructure, mechanism design, and/or differential privacy.
  • Be a part of research breakthroughs with opportunities to realize your ideas in our products and services.
  • Produce simulations and papers to presentfindings at academic conferences (e.g. EC, WINE).


What we're looking for

We're seeking exceptional people who:
  • Are pursuing a Doctorate in Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Have published academic papers in conferences like EC or WINE.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and collaboration skills. We value teamwork and prefer working with talented contributors over working solo.
  • Thrive in an in-person environment at our Flatiron office.


Bonus Points
  • Doctorate in Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Track record of academic papers in conferences like EC or WINE.
  • Extensive background in market microstructure, mechanism design, and/or differential privacy.


Benefits

We're building a team of passionate, talented researchers who share our vision. To achieve this, we're creating a workplace where you're trusted, empowered, and well-compensated.
  • Location: Our Flatiron office offers free catered lunch daily. We're looking for NYC-based candidates or those willing to relocate (we cover costs). We also cover commuter expenses.
  • Compensation: Highly competitive salary with startup equity. The target compensation for this role is $225,000-$300,000, with the final offer amount potentially varying based on experience and job-related skills.
  • Time Off: Unlimited PTO with flexible sick, family, and mental health leave (minimum 4 weeks).
  • Healthcare: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


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