Postdoctoral Researcher
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Inst Risk Mgmt Ins Innov - 633700

Posting Open Date:

12/16/2024

Application Deadline:

04/28/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Vacancy ID:

PDS004403

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$65,000 - $70,000

Proposed Start Date:

05/01/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

12 Months

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

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.

Position Summary:

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) coastal resilience with demonstrated accomplishments in the area of coastal water quality. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

- 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.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in more than one field (e.g., engineering and economics) is highly desirable.

Special Instructions:

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