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Mississippi State University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Position ID:
MissState-DYNAMICAL [#27387]
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762, United States of America
Subject Area:
Dynamical Systems
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/10/16)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Dynamical Systems, beginning as early as Spring 2026 with the option to postpone the start date to Fall 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Christian Wolf. Strong applicants from all areas of Dynamical Systems are encouraged to apply; however, the greatest interest is for applicants with interest in one or more of the following topics: complex dynamics, computability in dynamical systems, smooth ergodic theory, symbolic dynamics, thermodynamic formalism, and applications to mathematical biology.

Mississippi State University is a Land-Grant University and is designated as a “Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” Research 1 university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department offers a Ph.D. degree in Mathematical Sciences with concentrations in both mathematics and statistics and is highly research oriented. Additional information about the department may be found at http://www.math.msstate.edu.

Requirements for a postdoctoral position include a doctoral degree at the start date of the position with a preference for recent PhDs, and an interest in pursuing original research. The position comes with a 1+1 teaching load (6 credits per year).

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu (Job number 509841) and attach a cover letter and current curriculum vitae, including a publication list. For full consideration, applicants should also submit: • Research statement • A completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet (http://www.ams.org/employment) • Three reference letters, one of which must address the candidate’s teaching qualifications, to be submitted by the reference writers via http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs, addressed to: Chair, Dynamical Systems Search Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762-9715

Screening for the position will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. Further Info: Website: https://www.math.msstate.edu/

Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: • Cover letter • Curriculum Vitae • Research statement • Publication list • At least three reference letters, one of which addresses the applicant’s teaching qualifications

Further Info: http://math.msstate.edu postdocsearch@math.msstate.edu Department of Mathematics and Statistics Mississippi State University P.O. Drawer MA Mississippi State, MS 39762

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://math.msstate.edu
email address
662-325-3414
 
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mississippi State University
P.O. Drawer MA
Mississippi State, MS 39762