Research Fellow (9-month contract), School of Economics
Summary
Research Fellow conducts actuarial and statistical research, data modeling, and simulations to support academic publications and reports at a Singapore university.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct literature reviews and integrate relevant research findings.
- Perform data collation, statistical modelling, and simulation exercise.
- Contribute to academic publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
- PhD in Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Statistics.
- Actuarial professional qualification (SOA, CAS, IFoA, Actuaries Institute) is an advantage.
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python.
- Experience in insurance and retirement modelling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to contribute to academic writing and research publications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary research teams.
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Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University