• Publish research papers on topics relevant to tensor methods for high-dimensional computing. 
• Attend weekly research meetings and provide frequent research updates. 
• Write quarterly research reports. 
• Present research advances at conferences, workshops, and program reviews. 
• Collaborate with graduate students on research. 

The department of Applied Mathematics is part of the Jack Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz, and one of the very few applied mathematics departments housed in an engineering school nationwide. Established in 2018, the department offers a unique multidisciplinary and vibrant working environment, with rapidly growing PhD and masters programs in applied mathematics and scientific computing, and a new undergraduate major. Nestled in a beautiful redwood forest above the city of Santa Cruz, the department embraces groundbreaking interdisciplinary research across engineering, physical and mathematical sciences. Our proximity to Silicon Valley, and our satellite campus there, afford opportunities and avenues for collaboration with researchers working in the many research and development labs in Silicon Valley, as well as with the other San Francisco Bay Area universities. 
 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of our path to excellence in Baskin Engineering. UC Santa Cruz is a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with a high proportion of first-in-family students. UC Santa Cruz is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU, an association of the top research universities in the US), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a member of the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Research Universities (HRSU), a member of the Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a member of several identity and ethnic affinity professional societies. We encourage applications from candidates who align with our Principles of Community (https://www.ucsc.edu/principles-community/). 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (required at time of application): Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in a STEM field (e.g., mathematics, physics, computer science, or engineering). Programming skills in Python, C/C++, Fortran, or Matlab.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience with tensor computations, strong background in numerical linear algebra and numerical analysis, experience with high-performance parallel computing. 

SALARY RANGE: The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individual’s Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution (https://apo.ucsc.edu/docs/scales-crnt.pdf). See the salary scale titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. The postdoctoral scholar position will start at a minimum yearly salary of $72,000 (Fiscal Year). Starting salary may be higher than $72,000 based on experience and/or qualifications.

PERCENT TIME: Full-time (100%) 

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications (May 1, 2023). Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment. 

POSITION DURATION: Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time and the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution. 

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