Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the field of Analysis, broadly interpreted and including harmonic analysis, the analysis of partial differential equations, dynamical systems, geometric analysis, etc. During the first year, the position will be funded in part through the National Science Foundation Research Training Group (RTG) award: “Partial Differential Equations on Manifolds”.  Information on the Analysis and PDE group and the NSF RTG can be found at https://tarheels.live/waves/.  If renewed, in subsequent years, the position will likely be as a Departmental Postdoc.

This one-year position is renewable for a maximum of three years pending satisfactory performance and mutual interest.  While funded from the RTG, duties of this position include teaching two semester-long courses during each academic year.  As a Departmental Postdoc, a teaching load of three semester-long courses during the academic year is expected.  This Is in addition to supervising students and continued strong and independent research. The proposed start date is July 1, 2026.

Candidates are expected to have received a doctorate in mathematics or a closely related field before commencing the postdoctoral position.  Funding for this position is provided by the National Science Foundation’s Workforce Program in the Mathematical Sciences. Due to funding requirements, the position is only open to United States citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307580. In addition to the information requested by the UNC website, applicants should post the following at www.mathjobs.org: (1) the AMS Standard Cover Sheet (online form), (2) a separate cover letter within which the candidate should confirm that they satisfy the citizenship or permanent residency requirement, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a research statement that includes a description of current research and a plan for future research, (5) a statement of teaching credentials and goals, and (6) four letters of recommendation: three research letters and one letter addressing teaching.

Note that candidates must apply at both the UNC website and MathJobs in order to be considered for the position.  The UNC website will request a list of references.  Letters of recommendation only need to be uploaded to MathJobs.

Applications received by December 8, 2025 will get complete consideration.  After that, applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.