The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for one or more Research Training Group Postdoctoral Scholar positions, with an expected start date of August 16th, 2021. These positions are supported by an NSF Research Training Group grant focused on discrete mathematics, https://sites.google.com/view/rtgisu/. These three-year appointments have duties that include conducting research, participating in the research group activities, such as taking an active part in seminars and research related events of the group, teaching load of one course per semester, and leading a research group with graduate and undergraduate students. 

For full consideration applicants are encouraged to submit all materials before December 14th, 2020. However, consideration of applications is ongoing until positions are filled. Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents.

Applications should also be submitted online at: 

 * Here

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  * US citizen, national or permanent resident

  * Phd in Mathematics or a closely related discipline obtained by appointment date but not earlier than 2019 

  * Research interests in Combinatorics, Graph Theory, or a closely related to area to Discrete Mathematics 

  * Evidence of an understanding of and willingness to work collaboratively with diverse groups  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  * Demonstrated commitment to excellence in scholarship, with the ability to establish a viable research program

  * Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. 

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities are encouraged to apply.