PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering The Finance and Risk Engineering Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scholar to work with Professor Renyuan Xu. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Finance and Risk Engineering Department furnishes students with foundational knowledge in financial concepts to engineer the future of finance and transform financial theory into practice. Expectations Candidates will work with Dr. Xu’s group in conducting research in the area of mathematical foundations of generative AI and applications in finance. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in stochastic analysis and machine learning theory as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience in financial data analysis is desired but not required. Salary range In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $40 per hour depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. Expected start date and period of employment Expected start date is: February 1st. This position is expected to be for 3 months. Part time appointments would require a work schedule of approximately 20 hours per week Candidates should have at least a BS or MS in applied mathematics or a related field. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants should submit the following information: ● cover letter ● up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications, ● research statement (up to 3 pages) ● names and contact information for three references. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability