Machine Learning Researcher (Phd) - Systematic Commodities Hedge Fund

Moreton Capital Partners

xico, veracruz, Mexico
Full-time
Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Machine Learning Researcher (PhD) – Systematic Commodities Hedge FundMoreton Capital Partners is seeking a Machine Learning Researcher to help design and improve the predictive models that power our systematic commodities trading strategies.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 quant research team to turn cutting-edge ML ideas into live trading signals.This is not a purely academic role.Your research will ship to production and directly impact portfolio returns.What you will work onDesigning predictive models for cross-sectional and time-series commodit...