Applications are invited for the above post, to start in January 2023 or at a mutually agreed alternative date. We are looking for academics of outstanding ability, who are seeking a friendly, supportive and collegial environment in which to develop as world-class researchers and teachers, and who will contribute to the continued development of the Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) provision within the Probability & Statistics Group, Department of Mathematics, in the School of Natural Sciences.
Applicants are sought in any area of Actuarial Science and Statistics that complements or extends existing expertise in the Department. Current research themes within FAM include statistical modelling of extremal events, insurance risk models, financial risk management, pensions and social security, pricing of financial instruments and time series analysis (see https://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/financial-mathematics/ ).
Applicants should have an outstanding track record of research in and a strong affinity to Actuarial Science and Statistics (with allowance made for career breaks) as well as a genuine commitment to, and enthusiasm for, teaching, research and the development of others. There are many opportunities to engage with other researchers at the University including the Alliance Manchester Business School ( https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/ ) and the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (https://www.idsai.manchester.ac.uk/ ). We are also a University Partner of the Alan Turing Institute (the UK national institute for data science).
The Department of Mathematics is offering three relevant and highly successful MSc programmes: the MSc in Actuarial Science, https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/08603/msc-actuarial-science/ , the MSc in Mathematical Finance, https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/02250/msc-mathematical-finance/
and the MSc in Statistics, https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/02362/msc-statistics/ . The successful applicant is expected to contribute the further development and delivery of these and related programmes.
The Department and University are committed to the well-being and work-life balance of all staff. We have a package of family-friendly policies covering flexible working, career breaks and entitlement to paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave. For more details on these and other benefits see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/. The Department is fully committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science and is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme; for more details of our activities relating to Social Responsibility see
https://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/. This is a full time post but applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements are welcome.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Korbinian Strimmer
Email: korbinian.strimmer@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
