Morgan Stanley's Machine Learning Research Department is seeking a candidate to tackle research problems with commercial applications. The team is composed of scientists, technologists, and market practitioners who work collaboratively across various business units. Ideal candidates will leverage their academic expertise to address real-world financial challenges. The role requires a strong background in machine learning research and applications.

• A track record of high-impact machine learning research and publications in competitive venues.
• Development experience in Python or R, with knowledge of C, C++, or Java being a plus.
• Deep understanding of statistical learning methods.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.
• 4+ years of applicable research experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, Ph.D. desired.

• Independently tackle research problems that have commercial applications.
• Apply technical expertise and research acumen to real-world financial and operating problems.
• Collaborate with team members across various business units and technology teams.

• Morgan Stanley offers extensive benefits that support employees’ careers, health, finances, and families, including top-tier medical coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and robust retirement and stock purchase plans. Employees also gain access to continuous learning and networking opportunities, volunteer and giving programs aligned with the firm’s values, and hundreds of lifestyle perks like discounted products, cultural and entertainment tickets, and commuter savings.