The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will work with Professor Peter Hintz on problems in the areas of geometric partial differential equations and general relativity. These include: linear and nonlinear stability problems and scattering theory on expanding spacetimes, including Milne and accelerated power law spacetimes; nonlinear scattering and asymptotics near Big Bang singularities. 

Education and Experience 

Applicants must have recently completed a Ph.D. and have exceptional research potential. Teaching may be required. Candidates will be considered with background in the areas of hyperbolic PDEs and general relativity.

Applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit an application through Mathjobs.org (mathjobs.org) with the following materials in order for the application to be complete: 

System limitations on the PSU site allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials as necessary to meet the 5-document limit. 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES 

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. 

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) 

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