Position Description

Postdoctoral Scholar position in Quantitative Finance / Mathematical Economics 

One postdoctoral scholar position in Quantitative Finance / Mathematical Economics is currently available in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to work with Professor Mario Ghossoub and Professor Max Nendel. Potential topics may include risk sharing, general equilibrium theory and applications, optimal transport and its economic/financial applications, etc.

Appointments are typically 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 Statistics or Actuarial Science per academic year based on teaching qualifications.

The starting date of the position is flexible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should submit the required documentation on mathjobs.org by November 15, 2025.

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Economics, or a related area. Applicants are asked to submit: a cover letter, a CV, a research statement describing current and past research and names, addresses, and email addresses of three academic references.

The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 35935. 

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.