Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist/Research Scholar - Open Pool (2025)

The Department of Mathematics seeks applicants throughout the year who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience in the area of mathematics.

These positions have the responsibility to conduct a program of research under the mentorship of a faculty research group within the department.

A teaching load of up to 3 courses per year, as assigned by the department chair, is expected, and depends upon funding source.

Applicants should identify a faculty member(s) of interest for collaboration in their cover letter.

For applicants who have completed a postdoctoral program, they can continue with a research scholar or research scientist position if the need arises typically through continued grant activities and support.

A detailed description of the department and information on specific faculty research programs are available on the department website at: detailed description of the departments teaching program is available on the departments web page at: Required Job Qualifications

Applicant has a degree in mathematics or related science area by the date of hire.

Preferred Job Qualifications

2 years of teaching experience at the university level or equivalent.

Has a record of teaching a range of mathematics services courses and graduate courses.

Has a record of being a course coordinator, and/or experiences teaching large number of students (75 or higher).

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Research Duty/Responsibility

On a continuing basis, pursue the independent research objectives outlined under duties and decisions, and meet weekly with your research group.

This duty requires a knowledge in the assigned research area which far exceeding that of a graduate student.

Participate in research group meetings and seminars.

Present results.

Promote collaboration with academic colleagues in other departments and/or at other universities.

This duty requires maturity and research practice far exceeding what is required of a PhD student.

Percentage Of Time 60% Job Duty Category Teaching Duty/Responsibility

The responsibilities are to teach a mixture of university level service courses and other courses for our Mathematics Majors.

The employee will teach 3 courses per year, as assigned by the department chair.

Percentage Of Time 40% Application Details