Postdoctoral position in scientific computing, machine learning, and inverse problems

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a postdoctoral position with partial external grant funding.

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research in scientific computing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, data science, and inverse problems. The postdoc will be supervised by Professors Qin Li and Sam Stechmann. Information about their current research is available at their faculty websites: https://sites.google.com/view/qinlimadison/home/ and https://people.math.wisc.edu/~stechmann/

The position is expected to be for a fixed term of three years, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. The postdoc will teach four (semester-long) courses in total over the three-year appointment. Applicants are expected to hold (by the start date of their appointment) a PhD in Mathematics or a related field. Appointments are expected to commence August 23, 2027.

All application materials, including a completed AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, a curriculum vitae which includes a publication list, and brief descriptions of research and teaching, should be uploaded to https://www.mathjobs.org. Applicants should arrange to have three or more letters of recommendation delivered through https://www.mathjobs.org. At least one letter must discuss the applicant's teaching experiences and capabilities. Other evidence of good teaching will also be helpful.

For more information about the Department of Mathematics, please consult https://www.math.wisc.edu.

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2026, although applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.