Pennsylvania State University, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
PennState-POSTDOC [#25217, REQ_60647]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2024/09/19, finished 2025/06/21, listed until 2025/03/30)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar funded through an NIH project. The successful candidate will work on data-driven computational modeling in precision medicine and personalized healthcare prediction. The postdoctoral position will work with Dr. Wenrui Hao to develop computational methods and build mathematical models related to various biomedical diseases. This appointment may include the possibility of teaching.   
 
This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. 
   
Education and Experience: The position requires a completed Ph.D. preferred in computational modeling, scientific computing, applied mathematics, or computer science. The position is ideal for someone with training in numerical methods with a strong background in mathematical biology and biomedical applications. Programming experience, especially with Python is a plus.

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Interested candidates are to apply directly online at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar_REQ_0000060647-1
 
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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 help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://science.psu.edu/math
email address
814-865-7520
 
The Pennsylvania State University
Eberly College of Science
Department of Mathematics
109 McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802