University of Houston, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
370-POSTDOCFELL [#27581, 494981]
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow - Mathematics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Houston, Texas 77004, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/11/05, listed until 2026/05/05)
Position Description:
Position Description
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills. 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility. 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures. 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel. 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control. 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action. 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations. 8. Performs other job-related duties as required. Project Description The Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral position. This appointment is for an initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent upon performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability. The tentative start date is September 1, 2026, though an earlier start date is possible. The Postdoctoral Fellow will join Dr. Lutsko’s research group at the University of Houston. The candidate is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to the department, college, and university, and actively engage in the academic community. Responsibilities include giving lectures in departmental seminars, presenting research findings at national and international conferences, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project. Required and Preferred Qualifications We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field, with experience in one or more of the following areas: homogeneous dynamics, spectral theory, automorphic forms, harmonic analysis, analytic number theory. MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/post-doctoral-fellow-mathematics-houston-texas-united-states-5a0a5c84-e666-4408-bc6d-4ac54d318d0dApplication 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:
Department of Mathematics
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204-3008
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204-3008