Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Risk Analytics
and High Performance Computing (HPC)
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Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships
(renewable) and funded graduate studies positions in
Risk Analytics and High Performance Computing
(HPC) under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin from
Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University.
The research focuses on two intertwined themes, namely, the
design of 1) scenario-based catastrophic risk models and 2)
analytical systems for the management and analysis of
portfolios of catastrophic risk. Candidates with one or more of
the following research interests are encouraged to apply: 1)
Catastrophe Modeling for Wind, Earthquake or Flood Risk, or 2)
Mathematical Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization, or 3) High
Performance Computing - Applications for Clusters and Clouds
*****Qualifications*****
Successful candidates for the Post Doctoral postions will
hold a recent Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Statistics, Engineering, or a related science.
They will have experience working on modeling,
stochastic simulation, optimization, or HPC oriented projects,
and strong algorithm design, implementation, and evaluation
skills. We are seeking individuals who can bring strong
technical skills and enthusiasm to an area of research ripe for
innovation and who will be able to integrate well into a larger
team. Knowledge of reinsurance or risk analytics is not
required. Of key importance is a candidate's willingness and
ability to come up the learning curve quickly in areas she or
he has not been previously exposed to.
*****Industrial Connection*****
These positions are made possible in large part by FlagstoneRe,
a global reinsurance company that focuses on specialty and
property catastrophe reinsurance. The postdoctoral fellows will
work closely with the supervisor (Dr. Rau-Chaplin), and members
of FlagstoneRe's research, analytics, and HPC teams. Flagstone
Re values highly motivated individuals with strong team spirit
and high research standards who can balance theoretical
concerns and practical issues.
*****Timeline and Application Procedures*****
These positions are open immediately. The initial contract is
one year with possible extension. Applicants should send a full
Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees and a cover letter
highlighting their prior achievements and a brief summary of
their statement of their interest and experience in this area.
Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to contact Andrew Rau-Chaplin as early as possible
to express interest and to ask any questions. Applications will
be considered until the positions are filled.
Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin (arc [at] cs.dal.ca) Faculty of Computer
Science Dalhousie University www.cs.dal.ca/~arc
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