Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Mathematical Sciences
Position ID:
WPI-POSTDOCTORALSCHOLAR [#25507]
Position Title:
Post-Doctoral Scholar of Mathematical Sciences
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-2280, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematical Sciences & Statistics
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2024/10/11)
Position Description:
Position Description
The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for anticipated postdoc positions in mathematical science to begin in the Summer of 2025. All areas of mathematics and statistics are welcome. The successful applicants are expected to work with the mathematical sciences faculty in the department and develop a robust research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the department. Candidates can also participate with WPI’s growing interdisciplinary programs, including Data Science and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics, or related area. The appointment will be for up to three years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance. The department has over 40 faculty and post-doctoral scholars and WPI has a total enrollment of over 7,000 students. Our undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics have approximately 100 students and our graduate programs have approximately 60 students. At the graduate level, we have several master’s programs (Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Industrial Mathematics) and we offer PhDs in Mathematical Sciences and Statistics. The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry, with a Center for Industrial Mathematics and Statistics (CIMS). WPI's reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. One hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation. Qualified applicants should submit their application directly to WPI through workday: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Post-Doctoral-Scholar-of-Mathematical-Sciences_R0002976 The application materials should be uploaded as a single pdf that contains (1) a cover letter including contact information for references, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) a statement of research objectives that includes a section on how the applicant's research would benefit from the department's research activities and identifies potential collaborators or mentors within the department. Four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching experience or potential, should be sent to ma-chair@wpi.edu with the applicant's name and position being applied to in the subject line. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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