UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo (UW) invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science. Candidates must have a PhD in an area of the mathematical, statistical or actuarial sciences, and research interests in actuarial science. Professional actuarial qualifications and experience, although not strictly necessary, would be a distinct asset. Departmental strengths in the actuarial science group cover a wide range of topics including probabilistic and statistical modelling in risk theory, insurance, pensions, solvency management, and stochastic models in finance. Additional opportunities for collaboration at UW can occur through the Waterloo Research Institute in Insurance, Securities, and Quantitative Finance (WatRISQ).

Applicants must have proven ability in or potential for research, as well as good teaching and communication skills. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the development of an independent research program. The salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date for applications is December 31, 2010.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly to

Professor David E. Matthews, Chair
Statistics and Actuarial Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo ON N2L 3G1, CANADA

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.