Position Description

Overview:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of Quantum Mathematics, with a starting date of July 1, 2026. This appointment will be from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on performance and funding availability.  This position does not include startup funding.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated research expertise in mathematics related to quantum physics, broadly defined. This includes, but is not limited to, quantum aspects of algebra, geometry and probability and quantum computing.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to further develop their independent research program and collaborate with faculty and undergraduate and graduate students working in areas related to quantum mathematics. The successful candidate will teach two courses per academic year.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential in both research related to quantum mathematics and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics

College/Department Highlights:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is committed to delivering advanced quantitative and analytic skills for professionals in education, industry, and research through classroom instruction as well as practical and research experiences. The Department is one of the largest departments at USU, with over 50 faculty members, 60 Master’s and PhD students, and 300 undergraduate majors. The College of Arts and Sciences and USU’s Research Office makes significant investments in faculty development, including startup packages, faculty seed grants, and proposal development assistance.

Review of applications begins on Dec. 15, 2025, with the position open until filled.  For more information please contact search committee chair Dr. Nathan Geer (nathan.geer@usu.edu).  Please see the department jobs website to view other available faculty and post-doc positions in the department.

Required Documents:

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Cover letter addressing fit with the mission of this position and existing departmental strengths (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-5”)
2. Curriculum vitae (upload at the beginning of application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”)
3. Research statement (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-5”).  Please describe how your research aligns with the characteristics described in the above Description.
4. Teaching statement/philosophy (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-5”)
5. Three reference letters (to be submitted via the MathJobs link below), at least one of which can comment on the candidate's teaching.

All application materials, except for reference letters, must be provided through the USU Jobs site: https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9711/postdoctoral-fellow-in-quantum-mathematics/job 

Reference letters must be provided via MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27577.