Simon Fraser University, Mathematics
Fellowship ID:
Fellowship Title:
Alan Mekler Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship Type:
Postdoctoral
Fellowship Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6, Canada
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
2025/11/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/17, listed until 2025/11/15)
(posted 2025/09/17, listed until 2025/11/15)Fellowship Description:
Fellowship Description
The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University invites applications for the Alan Mekler Postdoctoral Position starting September 1, 2026.Applications from all research areas represented in the department are encouraged, but priority will be given to applications in the following areas:
- Applied Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (contact: Razvan Fetecau and Weiran Sun);
- Combinatorial Optimization (contact: Tamon Stephen);
- Finite Fields and Cryptography (contact: Petr Lisonek);
- Mathematical Biology, with a focus on modelling for ecology, evolution and/or epidemiology (contact: Ben Asby and Ailene MacPherson).
We seek applicants with a strong aptitude for research and interest in teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to an active, innovative department with strong research groups and a thoughtful teaching environment. The fellowship duration is one year, renewable for one additional year up to satisfactory performance in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be required to teach an average of one and a half undergraduate courses per year, so 3 courses over the expected duration (2 years) of the fellowship.
Qualifications
Excellence in research and demonstrated potential teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must:
- Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related discipline, obtained no later than 3 years prior to the start of the fellowship.
- Have an excellent scientific record of research in the areas of interest.
- Demonstrated potential in their future research plans.
- Demonstrated potential for teaching undergraduate courses in Mathematics.
Applications must be submitted online via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27059
Reference letters must also be uploaded via MathJobs. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.
Applications will consist of the following components:
- A cover letter (a maximum of 2 pages) that briefly addresses (1) the fit of the applicant with the listed priority research areas (indicate in boldface the areas of fit on the first page of the letter) and (2) the qualification criteria.
- A complete, up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, publications, conference presentations, funding and awards, student supervision, collaborations and partnerships, teaching experience, and service activities if any.
- A research statement (typically 2-4 pages) that describes the candidate’s research area and experience, and a two- year plan for their research program.
- Two examples of published or submitted scholarly work.
- A teaching statement (typically 2-3 pages) that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Three reference letters by referees who can comment on your suitability for this position.
About SFU’s Commitment to Diversity
Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@sfu.ca.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $60,000 annually, plus benefits and extended health benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Postdoctoral Fellows website.
Privacy Notice
Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Two examples of published or submitted scholarly works
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the fellowship description.
Further Info:
Simon Fraser University
Department of Mathematics
SCK 10512
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Department of Mathematics
SCK 10512
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6