💼 Full-Time Position

Machine Learning Researcher (PhD) - Systematic Commodities Hedge Fund

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Moreton Capital Partners
📍 New York County, New York, United States
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Location
New York County, New York, United States
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Posted
May 16, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Immediate Start - Machine Learning Researcher (PhD) – Systematic Commodities Hedge Fund


Moreton Capital Partners is rapidly expanding and seeking a talented Machine Learning Researcher to help design and improve the predictive models that power our systematic commodities trading strategies in our Mexico City Office.


We trade global commodity futures using machine learning, alternative data, and institutional-grade portfolio construction. Our edge comes from research depth, disciplined experimentation, and robust production systems.


This role is for candidates completing or having recently completed a PhD with a strong machine learning, statistics, or applied mathematics focus who want to apply advanced research in a real capital environment. You will work directly with the CIO and sit alongside a world class international quant research team to turn cutting-edge ML ideas into live trading signals. Your research will ship to production and directly impac...