Rice University, Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research

Position ID:

Rice_CMOR-TTAP2025 [#25616]

Position Title:

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Houston, Texas 77005, United States of America

Subject Area:

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/15 23:59:59 finished (2024/10/21, finished 2025/04/18)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed. ***

The Department of Computational Applied Mathematics & Operations Research at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for one tenure-track assistant professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The Department of Computational Applied Mathematics & Operations Research (CMOR) is part of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, which ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report). CMOR ranks #14 in applied math programs (US News & World Report). More information about the Department can be found at https://cmor.rice.edu.

We encourage candidates in the following areas to apply: computational and applied mathematics with an emphasis on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science. The department is seeking a candidate with exceptional research potential and a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring. Teaching experience at the university level will be viewed as an advantage.  Outstanding candidates at higher ranks may also be considered. 

Each application must include an application letter, a current curriculum vitae with a publication list, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a diversity statement. The diversity statement must address how you have contributed to a diverse and inclusive community in the past and how you would contribute to developing a diverse and inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and service. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendation letters. Applications must be made through https://apply.interfolio.com/157501.

To receive full consideration, the complete application must be received by November 15, 2024, but the committee may consider applications filed after that date.

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We seek greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Computational Applied Mathematics & Operations Research; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Qualifications All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in computational or applied mathematics or a related field conferred by July 1, 2025. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service. Application Instructions

Review of applications will commence November 15, 2024, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to be given full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (up to 5 pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), and (5) statement of past and planned contributions to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (up to 2 pages) to the job posting. 

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application.

About the School of Engineering and Computing

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

About Rice University

Located on a 300-acre forested campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has highly respected schools of architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering and computing, humanities, music, natural sciences and social sciences and is home to the Baker Institute for Public Policy and Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Internationally, the university maintains the Rice Global Paris Center, a hub for innovative collaboration, research and inspired teaching located in the heart of Paris, and Rice Global India in Bengaluru, India. With 4,776 undergraduates and 4,104 graduate students, Rice’s undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is just under 6-to-1. Its residential college system builds close-knit communities and lifelong friendships, just one reason why Rice is ranked in the top 10 for best quality of life by the Princeton Review.

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/157501 .

Postal Mail:

: Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research
Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS-134
Houston Texas 77005-1827