POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, STATISTICS OR QUANTITATIVE FINANCE
One or more postdoctoral fellow
positions in Actuarial Science, Statistics or Quantitative Finance are
currently available in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at
the University of Waterloo. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work with Professor
Ruodu Wang on one (or more) of the following areas: 1)
Mathematical and statistical methods for risk management 2)
Statistical theory and selective inference with e-values 3)
Decision theory, insurance, and financial economics Please
check http://sas.uwaterloo.ca/~wang/ for specific topics. A
postdoc appointment is typically either one or two years. Teaching is
not mandatory for this position, but the postdoctoral fellow may have the
opportunity to teach (with compensation) no more than one course in
Actuarial Science or Statistics per academic year based on teaching
qualifications and department needs. The starting date of the positions is flexible,
and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are expected to
hold a Ph.D. degree in Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, Statistics,
Mathematical Economics, or a related area. Existing experience in the mentioned
research areas is a plus. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as
possible subject to completing PhD by the anticipated starting time. Applicants are asked to submit (a) a cover letter (b) a
curriculum vitae and (c) a short research statement describing current and past
research (two page maximum). The applicant should request (d) at least three
letters of recommendation, uploaded by their writers at mathjobs.org. The
department has a large group of active researchers in Actuarial Science,
Statistics and Quantitative Finance who may offer postdocs opportunities.
Applicants who are interested in working with other professors in the group can
also apply through this link by mentioning in the cover letter who they would
like to work with. The University of Waterloo regards
diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to
employment equity and accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage
applications from women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and
Inuit) peoples, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender
identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of
ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines
and collaborate with an international community of scholars and a diverse
student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a
“hub of innovation.” All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority in the recruitment
process. Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/fauw/why.
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