I am recruiting up to two new Ph.D. students for entry September 2025. I am running a shorter recruiting cycle this year given the new constraints on international students (Deadline: December 2nd, 2024!). The ad below:
Ph.D. Position in Banking Analytics – Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, Western University
The Banking Analytics Lab at Western University invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position focusing on financial contagion in corporate and consumer credit risk. This cutting-edge research project aims to understand and model the interconnected nature of credit risk across different sectors of the economy, with direct applications in banking and financial regulation.
Position Details:
– Full funding guaranteed for four years.
– Annual stipend of CAD$30,000.
– Direct collaboration opportunities with major banks and regulatory bodies.
– Access to unique datasets and computing resources, plus annual funds for travelling and expenses.
The successful candidate will:
– Develop novel methodologies for analyzing financial contagion using deep learning techniques in consumer retail, small business lending, and/or corporate lending.
– Work at the intersection of machine learning, statistics, and banking over real, challenging datasets solving problems at the forefront of modern banking.
– Contribute to both academic research and practical applications.
– Engage with industry partners and regulatory bodies.
Required Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, or related fields.
– Strong quantitative and programming skills. Python programming and knowledge of modern methods (pytorch, polars, spark, arrow, duckdb) is a strong plus.
– Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
– Demonstrated interest in banking and financial applications.
Application Process:
1. Submit your CV and academic transcripts by December 2nd, 2024 to cbravoro@uwo.ca. Please mention your GRE scores and TOEFL/IELTS or similar tests, if available.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews that same week.
3. Successful interviewees will be invited to submit a formal application to Western University.
4. Final acceptance will be determined by the Graduate Affairs Committee.
To apply or for more information, please contact me at cbravoro@uwo.ca.
The Banking Analytics Lab values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. This position is available to anyone, worldwide.
At least one of these positions will be cosupervised by Dr. María Óskarsdóttir at Southampton University. The job post is below:
