Faculty Position in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
Join Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University’s Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics as a tenure-track faculty member.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in financial mathematics, actuarial science, or a closely related quantitative discipline, seeking a tenure-track position in an international university setting.
Overview
This tenure-track faculty position at Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University’s Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics seeks a scholar to contribute to cutting-edge research and teaching in quantitative finance and actuarial science. The successful candidate will engage in high-impact research, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor students in a dynamic international environment. The role emphasizes both theoretical rigor and practical applications, bridging academia and industry needs. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement in financial mathematics or related fields.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead independent research in financial mathematics or actuarial science, publishing in top-tier journals and conferences.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in financial and actuarial mathematics, including course design and curriculum development.
- Supervise master’s and doctoral students, providing academic guidance and mentorship.
- Collaborate with industry partners and research institutions to address real-world financial and actuarial challenges.
- Engage in service activities, including departmental and university-level committees, to support academic and administrative functions.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary research projects, fostering innovation at the intersection of mathematics and finance.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences and workshops.
- Maintain active involvement in professional societies and networks related to financial mathematics and actuarial science.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research communication (no specific test score mentioned).
Instruction: English
Publications: Established record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals or conferences in financial mathematics or actuarial science.
- Proven record of high-quality research in financial mathematics or actuarial science, with publications in leading journals.
- Strong teaching experience at the university level, including course development and student mentorship.
- Expertise in quantitative methods, stochastic processes, or related mathematical techniques applicable to finance or insurance.
- Ability to secure external research funding and collaborate with industry partners.
- Proficiency in academic writing and presentation skills for both research and teaching contexts.
- Open to all qualified candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining their research and teaching philosophy, a publication list, and the names of three referees to the department. Further application instructions may be provided upon request.
- CV
- Cover letter detailing research and teaching philosophy
- Publication list
- Names and contact details of three referees
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