Johns Hopkins University, Mathematics

Position ID:
JHU-MFDS [#27844]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral fellow in mathematical foundations of data science
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/31 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/12/10, listed until 2026/06/10)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position beginning August 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon. The successful candidate will work with Professor Fei Lu and Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Mauro Maggioni on topics including mathematical foundations of data science and statistical/machine learning, with an emphasis on inverse problems and in-context learning for PDEs and interacting particle systems. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in seminars and collaborative activities that promote methodological innovation and cross-disciplinary engagement.

The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal contingent on availability of funding. Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. before the start date and demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching. The position is joint with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Johns Hopkins University. The teaching load is one course per year, providing substantial time for research. 

Applicants with backgrounds in applied mathematics, probability, or statistics are encouraged to apply. Application materials should include an AMS standard coversheet; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; and at least four letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching. Applicants are encouraged to contact Fei Lu or Mauro Maggioni by email, with “Postdoctoral Fellow” in the subject line, to describe potential areas of common research interests. Applications received by December 31, 2025, will be given priority.

If you have questions concerning this position, please contact Eric Frazier at efrazie4@jhu.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Vaccine Requirements
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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement (optional)
  • Publication list (optional)
  • Four or more 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://mathematics.jhu.edu
 
Department of Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218