THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG: Professor/Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science within the Division of Statistics

Work kind: Full-time

Division: Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science (25900)

Classes: Professoriate Employees

Purposes are invited for appointment as Tenure-Observe Affiliate Professor/Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science within the Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science (2 posts) (Ref.: 526697), to begin as quickly as potential, on a three-year fixed-term foundation, with the potential for renewal and consideration for tenure earlier than the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.  Direct tenure could also be provided to excellent Affiliate Professor candidate.

Candidates ought to possess a Ph.D. diploma in Actuarial Science, or associated disciplines. Skilled {qualifications} (Affiliate or Fellow from SOA or IFoA) are most well-liked however not required. Candidates ought to be capable to show excellence in research in Actuarial Science, ideally in insurance knowledge analytics. The teaching duties might be assigned by the related Head of Division with a decreased teaching load within the first yr of appointment.  Enquiries in regards to the submit ought to be despatched to the Head of Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science at kccg@hku.hk.

A extremely aggressive wage commensurate with {qualifications} and expertise might be provided, along with annual depart and medical advantages. At present charges, salaries tax doesn’t exceed 15% of gross earnings. The appointment will entice a contract-end gratuity and College contribution to a retirement advantages scheme, totalling as much as 15% of fundamental wage. Housing advantages might be offered as relevant.  A start-up package deal that’s commensurate with the wants and expertise of the appointee might be offered.

The College solely accepts on-line software for the above submit. Candidates ought to apply on-line and add (1) a canopy letter, (2) an up-to-date C.V which ought to embrace hyperlinks to any related google scholar profiles and ORCID, an in depth publication checklist with journal affect issue and citations indicated for every publication, (3) a research assertion, (4) a teaching assertion, and (5) contact info of at the very least three referees.  It is very important word that at the very least one of many referees ought to be capable to remark, amongst different issues, on the applicant’s research skill and his/her contribution to teaching or research in his/her division, whereas the remaining two ought to have information of his/her latest tutorial or employment expertise. Every software might be reviewed on a person foundation. The overview course of will proceed till December 31, 2024, or till the posts are crammed.