Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII) is focused on interdisciplinary research and training that lead to better understanding and management of financial losses resulting from perils ranging from extreme weather to pandemics to cyber-attacks. Our mission is to drive the advancement of creative risk management tools and strategies to address growing threats to society, and to cultivate a collaborative ecosystem of academics and industry leaders to train the next generation of risk management professionals. The Institute has a focus on both graduate research and graduate/undergraduate education, with the latter involving the administration of the new Minor in Risk Management. Support for IRMII includes funding from nearly 40 firms from across the insurance and risk management sector, and Institute faculty, staff and students have many opportunities to interact with these partners as they develop research projects and training programs of direct relevance to the industry.

The Institute is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position who has a strong background in systems-based approaches to modeling risks that involve consideration of hazard (e.g., high streamflow), vulnerability (e.g., levees, dams) and exposure/value (e.g., property value). These tools will be applied toward areas related to a range of potential risks, including, but not limited to, flood, drought, extreme temperatures, extreme wind, convective storms, cyberattacks, pandemics, and liability risks (e.g., PFAS). Candidates with experience in the insurance and/or financial sectors will be a particularly good fit. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will work on 1) transdisciplinary and convergent research on the effect of extreme events, 2) mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers, and 3) supporting Institute activities (e.g., annual meetings, guest lectures, etc.) that revolve around interaction with IRMII’s nearly 40 industry partners.

Requirements include a PhD in a relevant field in the areas of engineering, natural sciences, finance, economics, data science or a related field.

- Experience and demonstrated accomplishments in evaluating and/or managing the financial risk of disruptive events ranging from extreme weather to pandemics to cyberattacks.
- Applicants must have significant computer coding skills, e.g., Python, R
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in more than one field (e.g., engineering and economics) is highly desirable. Candidates with experience in the insurance and/or financial sectors will be particularly well qualified.

Please see the following link for more information and to apply:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/303197

Candidates attending the World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress in Calgary may have the opportunity to meetin with IRMII senior leaders in person.  Please reach out to Ms. Jubina Bregu ([email protected]) if you would like to schedule a meeting during the conference.