University of Iowa, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
Iowa-PRS [#27629]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1419, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Geometry; Topology
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/11/10, listed until 2026/05/10)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Iowa is soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in Geometry and Topology. This position is full time 12 month appointment that is renewable up to 3 years, starting approximately August 1, 2026, and is for recent Ph.D. recipients. Applicant’s research interests should be aligned with Geometry & Topology faculty: http://homepage.divms.uiowa.edu/~mftehrani/Faculty.htmlTeaching load of this position is 2+1/year. Active participation in the departmental Geometry and Topology research group activities (seminars, conferences, workshops) is required.
Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application instructions: The application process is a two-part process. Failure to complete both parts of the application process will constitute an incomplete application. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
1. Apply online at mathjobs.org submitting an application and all supporting materials requested there. Applications must include the following: a completed AMS cover sheet, a cover letter, a curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, a research statement and a teaching statement. At least one of the recommendation letters should address the candidate's teaching.
2. Apply online at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/4501 (requisition #4501), including all materials requested there.
Please note that "Letters of Interest" there refers to the Cover Letter.
For more information visit
http://homepage.divms.uiowa.edu/~mftehrani/RTG-IOWA.html
or contact Prof. Keiko Kawamuro (keiko-kawamuro@uiowa.edu)
Education Requirement:
- PhD in mathematics or related field in-hand by August 2026
Required Qualifications:
- Applicant's research interests should be aligned with Geometry & Topology faculty
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
319-335-0786
Professor Ryan Kinser, DEO
Department of Mathematics
14 MacLean Hall
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1419
Department of Mathematics
14 MacLean Hall
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1419