Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Computing and Data Science
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Computing and Data Science (14700)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 533742
- Application deadline
- 30 Apr 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research in probability, stochastic analysis, and optimization within Professor Alfred Chong's research group.
- Investigate topics including holistic risk management strategies, forward preferences, reinforcement learning, and risk sharing models.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Risk Management, or a related field.
- Possess relevant research experience in probability, stochastic analysis, and optimization.
- Preferred: knowledge in machine learning and publications in top-tier Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, or Operations Research journals.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — 1.5-year term with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Start date: 1 July 2026 (or as soon as possible)
- Application review begins: as soon as possible
- Application deadline: 30 April 2026 (or until position is filled, whichever is earlier)