Research Associate

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Associate to conduct research in its Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation ( IRMII ). Research in this area involves the development of computational models that characterize and manage financial risk in a wide range of contexts, from flooding to pandemics to cyberattacks. Outcomes from this research involve (1) quantification of financial risk through the linking of models that characterize natural, engineered/managed and economic systems, and (2) the subsequent development of novel tools and strategies for managing financial risk.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

The individual should have research experience in some field of engineering, natural sciences, data science or related field, as well as some familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, R, C++).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Some experience in manuscript writing would be a plus.