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University of Washington, Applied Mathematics

Position ID:
UoWApplied-PEARSON26 [#26958]
Position Title:
Pearson Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Seattle, Washington 98195, United States of America
Subject Area:
Applied Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/09/15, updated 2025/09/03, listed until 2026/03/03)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Position Description

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington expects the availability of several Pearson Fellow positions, starting September 16, 2026, for a term of up to three years. Pearson Fellows are hired as Acting Instructors and have a reduced teaching load. Applicants in all areas of applied mathematics are encouraged to apply, but particularly in the research areas that are currently represented in the department (climate and atmospheric science, data science, dynamical systems, financial mathematics, mathematical biology, mathematical methods, nonlinear waves, numerical analysis, scientific computing, and optimization). These full-time 9-month temporary positions are renewable twice depending on, as applicable, satisfactory teaching performance and research progress, for a total of three 9-month periods.

Applicants are expected to have a background and interest in applied mathematics or related areas and an ability and affinity for communicating ideas of applied mathematics, in both teaching and research settings.

Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary for this position will be $8,000 per month ($72,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD, or foreign equivalent, in (applied) mathematics or a related field by the start of the appointment. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of research in a relevant area of applied mathematics and demonstrate excellence in teaching.


Application Instructions


To apply, please upload all required materials to Interfolio. Specifically, for full consideration, the following materials should be provided by January 1, 2026

  • Cover letter or AMS cover sheet,
  • Curriculum vita, 

  • Research statement,

  • Teaching statement, addressing teaching and mentoring experience, philosophy, and innovation,

  • Teaching evaluations (if available)

  • Diversity statement, addressing how your professional experience, background and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion,

  • Three reference letters that address the candidate’s academic achievements and performance. At least one letter should address teaching.

If you have any questions, contact Katherine McDermott at ktmcd@uw.edu.


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Contact: Katherine McDermott
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Postal Mail:
Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Washington
Box 353925
Seattle, WA 98195-3925
Web Page: https://apply.interfolio.com/172527