Position Description

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Troy, New York

Applications are invited for one postdoctoral fellow to begin on August 16, 2025 or sooner.  Candidates must hold, or expect to obtain prior to the start date, a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with an equivalent foreign degree are also welcome to apply.

The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. Andrew Horning and his research group in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at RPI, with a focus on the design and analysis of principled data-driven algorithms in scientific computing applications. Candidates with a strong background in numerical linear algebra, applied analysis, and computational mathematics will be given preference.

The position is a two-year fixed-term opportunity with no required teaching duties. The expected salary range is USD $65,000 – $70,000 annually and additional limited funding for travel and equipment is available. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation to Mathjobs.org.  Inquiries should be sent directly to Dr. Horning (hornia3@rpi.edu).

Evaluation of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by January 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.

The Department welcomes candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.