University of Maryland, Dept. of Mathematics

97 28658
Position ID:
UMD-POSTDOC2027 [#28658]
Position Title:
Brin/Novikov Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
College Park, Maryland 20742, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics
Appl Deadline:
2026/10/21 23:59:59 (posted 2026/07/28, listed until 2027/03/31)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Mathematics Department seeks to hire multiple postdoctoral fellows: 1) Michael Brin postdoctoral fellows; and 2) Sergei Novikov postdoctoral fellows. The University of Maryland offers significant resources for career and professional development. The appointments will begin in August 2027 or later. The initial appointments are for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. 

The department seeks outstanding candidates working in any field of mathematics or statistics. The successful applicant will have received a PhD in mathematics or statistics by August 1, 2027, and not earlier than 2025. Preference is given to new PhDs. Accomplished credentials are required in both research and teaching. Letter references for the applicants must include one letter that addresses teaching. For best consideration, all application materials should be received by October 21, 2026. 

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication list
  • Four 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:
www.math.umd.edu
email address
(301) 405 5162
 
Department of Mathematics
William E. Kirwan Hall
4176 Campus Dr.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4015
USA