Applications are invited for a Griffiths Assistant Research Professor in Mathematics. Candidates should have completed a doctorate as of August 1, 2021 and show definite promise in research and teaching. The teaching load will typically be one course each semester, so that the appointee will have ample time for research. The exact load will depend on the candidate's background and conditions at the time of employment.
The appointment begins August 1, 2021 for two years and may be renewed for a third year, based on funding and performance.
Candidates interested in working with Prof. Jianfeng Lu or with a background in electronic structure theory, quantum chemistry, quantum dynamics, or quantum computing are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, vitae, research statement describing current and past research, and teaching statement. The applicant should request at least four letters of recommendation, including one that evaluates the applicant's teaching. These letters should be uploaded, by their authors, at mathjobs.org or sent to the Duke University Department of Mathematics.
Applicants are encouraged to submit all of their materials electronically at this site. If necessary, applicants may mail their materials to:
Appointments Committee
Department of Mathematics
Duke University
Box 90320
Durham, NC 27708-0320
Applications received by January 1, 2021 will be guaranteed full consideration; early application is advisable. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. |