The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for two 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Applied Mathematics with a starting date of August 1, 2025. The first position is in numerical analysis and the second position is at the intersection of computational mathematics and data science. In at least one position, preference will be given to those candidates with collaborative interests in biological, ecological, or environmental sciences, particularly those that complement and enhance the current strengths of our Mathematical Biology group (https://math.usu.edu/research/). The Mathematical Biology group specializes in data-driven, computational, multi-disciplinary research using mathematical tools to investigate current questions in living systems. The group maintains active collaborations in biology, ecology, engineering, and natural resources; students have numerous opportunities to apply mathematics in the context of important biological, environmental, and ecological challenges.

The computational mathematics and data science hire will be expected to work closely with the proposed Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Center at USU. Although preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the mathematics of machine learning and data science applied to numerical solutions of mathematical problems, we will also welcome applications from individuals with expertise in solutions of stochastic differential equations, uncertainty quantification, inverse techniques and identifiability, and network science. 

Utah State University has a great environment for interdisciplinary research, with a history of innovative interdisciplinary education and grantsmanship. 

USU supports dual career applicants and provides a Dual Career Assistance program: https://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-recruitment/dual-career-assistance. In addition to these positions, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University anticipates conducting multiple faculty searches during the 2024-2025 academic year, to start in 2025. Please check the following link for updates: https://www.usu.edu/math/jobsearch. 

Responsibilities 

Both positions will be 50% research, 45% teaching and 5% service. University expectations include establishing a strong, independent research program, active mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, the establishment of collaborative relationships across campus, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Both hires should be able to teach courses within the computational mathematics and interdisciplinary/applied mathematics graduate core (see USU General Catalog at https://catalog.usu.edu/ and search courses with prefix MATH, numbered 5000+). 

All application materials except for reference letters must be provided through the USU jobs site.  Reference letters (only) must be uploaded via the MathJobs website.