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Postdoctoral Fellow

11/27/2025

The appointee will conduct high-quality research in actuarial science and prepare research proposals, articles, and reports. They will also deliver presentations and perform other assigned duties.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.

About the Role

Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position to work under the supervision of Professor Johnny Li in the Department of Finance at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Applicants should have (i) a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science or a closely related discipline; (ii) the ability to conduct independent and ethical research, with an outstanding track record of publications; (iii) an excellent command of written and spoken English; and (iv) the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in team environment.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) conducting high-quality research in actuarial science; (b) preparing research proposals, drafting research articles and reports, and delivering presentations; and (c) performing other duties as assigned.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for one year commencing January 2026 (appointment start date may be adjusted as appropriate).

Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae (including a complete list of publications); (3) a research proposal outlining intended research during the fellowship; (4) copies of two recent publications; and (5) names and contact information of three referees.

Information about the Department of Finance is available at https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/departments/finance/. For further information about the position, please contact Professor Johnny Li (johnny.li@cuhk.edu.hk).

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Key Skills

Actuarial ScienceResearchPublicationsEnglishTeamworkIndependent Work