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 start as quickly as doable, on a three-year fixed-term foundation, with the potential of 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 of exhibit excellence in research in Actuarial Science, ideally in insurance information analytics. The teaching duties can be assigned by the related Head of Division with a lowered teaching load within the first yr of appointment.  Enquiries concerning the publish 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 can 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 primary wage. Housing advantages can be offered as relevant.  A start-up bundle that’s commensurate with the wants and expertise of the appointee can be offered.

The College solely accepts on-line software for the above publish. Candidates ought to apply on-line and add (1) a canopy letter, (2) an up-to-date C.V which ought to embody hyperlinks to any related google scholar profiles and ORCID, an in depth publication record with journal influence 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.  You will need to be aware that at the very least one of many referees ought to be capable of remark, amongst different issues, on the applicant’s research capability and his/her contribution to teaching or research in his/her division, whereas the remaining two ought to have data of his/her latest tutorial or employment expertise. Every software can be reviewed on a person foundation. The assessment course of will proceed till December 31, 2024, or till the posts are stuffed.