The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for an open rank position to begin September 1, 2025. This search will focus on the area of mathematical finance, broadly construed. The Department has long-standing strength in this area, both in research and education. It plays a leading role in interdisciplinary educational programs in computational finance at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. The successful candidate will be involved in the governance of the Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance (BSCF) program.

Preference will be given to candidates with research background in stochastics and those who have demonstrated experience in mentoring students. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions and is part of a College and University that is proactive to include more members of previously under-represented groups. We seek candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Applicants should submit all materials electronically through Interfolio and MathJobs. This includes a cover letter, curriculum vita, list of publications, a statement describing current and planned research, a teaching statement, and a statement describing how, through their research, teaching and/or service, they plan to contribute to and foster diversity and inclusion in mathematics. Candidates should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation that will be solicited through MathJobs.

The review applications will begin on November 15, 2024. However, applications may be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

CMU seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples and is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) that assists with dual-career searches.

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