20 phd student jobs at 10 companies in Chicago, IL
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Student Researcher, PhD, Fall 2026
Mountain View or Ann Arbor or Atlanta or Austin or Cambridge or Chicago or Irvine or Kirkland or Los Angeles or Madison or New York or Palo Alto or Pittsburgh or Goleta or San Bruno or Seattle or San Francisco or Sunnyvale or Washington D.C.
PhD student in CS or related field, research experience, proficiency in English and programming (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++); submit CV and transcript.
IMC: Global proprietary trading firm and market maker.
Current PhD student in a quantitative field graduating September 2026-July 2027; strong analytical, mathematical, computing, research, problem-solving, and programming skills required.
Optiver: Global market maker providing liquidity to financial markets.
PhD student (STEM) available Summer 2027; strong math, statistics, ML, programming and research skills; experience with time-series/forecasting preferred.
Optiver: Global market maker providing liquidity to financial markets.
PhD student in a STEM field, strong math/statistics and ML skills, experience with large-scale data analysis and modeling, strong research and programming ability, fluent English.
PepsiCoNASDAQ: PEP: Global manufacturer and distributor of snacks and beverages.
Pursuing an engineering, food science, agriculture, or related degree; PhD students must be completing their first year. Requires U.S. work authorization, communication, project management, and technical problem-solving skills.
Chicago or Amsterdam or Hong Kong or London or Mumbai or New York or Sydney
$250k/yrOnsiteInternship, Full Time
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
Current PhD student (graduation Sep 2027–Jul 2028) in a quantitative field; strong numerical, analytical, and programming (Python, C, C++) skills; passion for research and problem solving; able to start in-person June 7, 2027.
Intern (Masters and PhD Students), National Center for Systemic Improvement
Washington or Arlington or Chapel Hill or Chicago or Rockville or Sacramento or Waltham or Austin or United States or Remote
$25-$30/hrHybridPart Time
American Institutes for Research: Provides behavioral and social science research and technical assistance.
Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in special education, educational leadership, public policy, disability studies, or related field; strong writing, synthesis, and organizational skills; ability to work in hybrid/remote teams and complete a culminating project.
Assistant Professor, Nineteenth-Century British Literature
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$90k-$105k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
PhD in hand by September 1, 2027; expertise in nineteenth-century British literature and culture; ability to teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Senior Instructional Professor (Open Rank) – Quantum Engineering
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago: Providing collegiate education and conducting scientific and academic research.
PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related field; experience in teaching/mentoring; leads instructional oversight; manages a laboratory facility and budget; responsible for program operations and student advising.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies / Anthropology & Sociology
University Park, Illinois, United States
$55k-$60k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Governors State University: Public university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or related field; ability to teach GIS; postsecondary teaching; writing-intensive courses; online/hybrid teaching; commitment to diverse student populations.
City Colleges of Chicago: Public community college system in Chicago offering higher education.
Minimum MA in African American Studies, History, or related social science; PhD preferred. Teaching excellence, familiarity with instructional technology and Blackboard, and ability to assess student learning required.
Forward Deployed AI Scientist, Campus, United States - BCG X
Boston or Chicago or Washington or Pittsburgh or New York City or Brooklyn or Manhattan Beach or Dallas or Miami or San Francisco or Seattle or Los Angeles
$110k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Boston Consulting Group: Global management consulting firm providing strategic business advice.
Students pursuing a full-time bachelor's, master's, or PhD graduating December 2026–August 2027; requires advanced analytics, machine learning, data synthesis, communication, coding, and project management skills.
Adjunct - African American Studies PT in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$800-$943/hrOnsitePart Time
City Colleges of Chicago: Offers associate degrees and vocational training programs in Chicago.
MA required (PhD preferred) in African American Studies, History, or related social science; excellence in teaching; familiarity with instructional technology and Blackboard; post syllabi, maintain office hours, and mentor students.