Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Simon’s Postdoctoral Fellowship supervised by Professor Lisa Piccirillo in the research area of 3-and 4-dimensional topology. The opening is for academic year 2026-2027. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to mentoring through teaching, research, and service. The initial appointment will be for one year. The appointment will consist of a 1/1 teaching load per long semester.  The annual salary is $70,000 annually with health and retirement benefits. Additionally, the sponsor will provide $7,000 annually for research travel.

The applications review process will start on December 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

Qualifications: Ph.D. by July 1, 2026.

Applicant Instructions: 

Application Materials Required: Interested applicants should apply and submit the following items online at this website:  https://apply.interfolio.com/176010

1. Cover Letter 
2. Curriculum Vitae 
3. Teaching statement 
4. Research statement
5. Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site. Letter must be signed by the writer and on letterhead.) 

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. 

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. 

E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for the purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: 

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided with resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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