Fellowship Description

Department of Applied Mathematics

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Mathematics

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship for research in discretization and estimation of port-Hamiltonian systems. The position has an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

In addition to engaging in research with Prof. Kirsten Morris, the successful candidate may be responsible for teaching a one-term course.  The salary for this position is $60,000.

Application for this fellowship Is through the website MathJobs.org. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a one-page research statement to www.mathjobs.org.  Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, with at least one letter addressing the candidate's teaching ability, to be submitted through www.mathjobs.org website.

The application deadline is January 31, 2026 or until the position is filled.

We appreciate all replies to this advertisement, but only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

The University of Waterloo regards diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to employment equity and accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) peoples, persons with disabilities, members of diverse gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines and collaborate with an international community of scholars and a diverse student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a "hub of innovation". All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority in the recruitment process.

The University of Waterloo understands the impact that career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s achievement and encourages potential candidates to explain in their application the impact this may have had on their record; this information will be taken into consideration during assessment.

The University of waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, land that was promised to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River, and is within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples.