University of Utah, Department of Mathematics

NSF-RTG Postdoctoral Positions in Pure Mathematics (2022-2023)

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah invites applications for several non-tenure-track postdoctoral positions in Pure Mathematics.

These are 3-year, termed positions that involve research and teaching, and are funded by the department’s NSF Research Training Grant “Algebra, Geometry and Topology at the University of Utah.”  Outstanding candidates in all areas of pure mathematics will be considered.

For more information on the RTG grant please visit www.math.utah.edu/amrtg/, and our website at http://www.math.utah.edu/about/faculty-hiring.php for available positions and application requirements.

Applications must be completed through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/UofUtah.

Applicants to this RTG program must have a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field and must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.

Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans, a teaching statement, and four or more letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address the candidate’s teaching record. Applicants are encouraged to address how they will support the department and institutional mission and vision in their materials.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

Completed applications for postdoctoral positions received before January 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. Review of applications can continue beyond these deadlines until the positions are filled.

The Carnegie Foundation has placed the University of Utah in their “highest research activity” category, and the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education. The University is located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the spectacular Wasatch Mountains. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with nine world-class ski resorts within an hour of Salt Lake City, and five national parks only a few hours away. Salt Lake City is the center of the Wasatch Front metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 2.6 million residents. The city has extensive arts and cultural activities, and a major, newly renovated international airport, which serves as a principal Delta Airlines hub with direct flights to most U.S. cities, many cities in Canada and Mexico, as well as Paris, London, and Amsterdam. The area has received international recognition for its new light rail system, foodie culture, downtown renewal, increasing diversity, and welcoming culture. In 2017, U.S News and World report ranked Salt Lake City as the 10th best place to live in the nation.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

A diverse scholarly community stimulates innovation and educational excellence. The Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah works to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to increase our diversity and to promote belonging and community for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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