Research Assistant

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII) is focused on interdisciplinary research and training that lead to better understanding and management of financial losses resulting from perils ranging from extreme weather to pandemics to cyber-attacks. Our mission is to drive the advancement of creative risk management tools and strategies to address growing threats to society, and to cultivate a collaborative ecosystem of academics and industry leaders to train the next generation of risk management professionals. The Institute has a focus on both graduate research and graduate/undergraduate education, with the latter involving the administration of the new Minor in Risk Management. Support for IRMII includes funding from nearly 40 firms from across the insurance and risk management sector, and Institute faculty, staff and students have many opportunities to interact with these partners as they develop research projects and training programs of direct relevance to the industry.

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Assistant to assist in conducting research in its Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII). Research in this area involves the development of computational models that characterize and manage financial risk in a wide range of contexts, from flooding to pandemics to cyberattacks. Outcomes from this research involve (1) quantification of financial risk through the linking of models that characterize natural, engineered/managed and economic systems, and (2) the subsequent development of novel tools and strategies for managing financial risk.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.