Tufts University, Mathematics
Position ID:
Position Title:
Applied Mathematics (with AI Focus)
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States of America
Subject Area:
Applied Mathematics with AI Focus
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/05)
(posted 2025/09/05)Position Description:
Position Description
Tufts University, Department of Mathematics Tenure Track Position Applied Mathematics (with AI Focus) The Department of Mathematics at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in applied or computational mathematics with connections to AI, beginning Fall 2026. The position is at the assistant professor or (tenured) associate professor levels. Research fields of interest include, but are not limited to, AI-driven methods in applied, and computational mathematics, statistical and machine learning, scientific machine learning, and optimization. The successful candidate will exhibit the potential to collaborate with colleagues in the department and across Tufts University. Applicants must hold a doctorate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field by the beginning of the appointment, have an active research program, show promise of outstanding research, and exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and teach courses in mathematics, applied, or computational mathematics, including, but not limited to, machine learning, analysis, PDE, optimization, and scientific computing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the reasons for their interest in Tufts specifically, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching statement. All of these documents should be submitted electronically through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26977. In addition, applicants should arrange for four letters of recommendation, with one addressing teaching specifically, to be submitted electronically on their behalf through https://www.mathjobs.org. If a recommender cannot submit online, we will also accept signed PDF attachments sent to wendy.medeiros@tufts.edu or paper letters mailed to Applied Mathematics Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, Tufts University, 177 College Ave., Medford, MA 02155. Questions about the position can be addressed to Sr. Department Administrator, Wendy Medeiros at wendy.medeiros@tufts.edu Preference will be given to applications received by November 1st, 2025; however, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Four reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Applied Mathematics Search Committee Chair
Department of Mathematics
Tufts University
177 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Department of Mathematics
Tufts University
177 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155