Post-Doc Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

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 ). Candidates with experience in the insurance and/or financial sectors will be a particularly good fit. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in more than one field (e.g., engineering and economics) is highly desirable.
• Candidates with experience in the insurance and/or financial sectors will be particularly well qualified.

Responsibilities

• transdisciplinary and convergent research on the effect of extreme events
• mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers
• supporting Institute activities (e.g., annual meetings, guest lectures, etc.) that revolve around interaction with IRMII’s nearly 40 industry partners

What This Job Offers

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