Boston College, Mathematics

Position ID:
BC-TT1 [#22971]
Position Title:
Deep Learning Theory Tenure-Track Position
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467-3806, United States of America
Subject Area:
Deep Learning Theory
Appl Deadline:
2023/12/01 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/09/07, finished 2024/06/08, listed until 2024/02/12)
Position Description:
   

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Position Description

Boston College Department of Mathematics Tenure-Track Position

The Department of Mathematics at Boston College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2024. We are seeking applicants working in Deep Learning Theory and related areas of Theoretical Machine Learning who can contribute to the development of a Data Science program at Boston College, but we will also consider outstanding candidates in other areas of applied mathematics and statistics. In exceptional cases, a higher-level appointment may be considered. Requirements include a Ph.D. or equivalent in Mathematical Sciences awarded in 2022 or earlier, a record of very strong research combined with outstanding research potential, and demonstrated excellence in teaching mathematics. Research active faculty at Boston College typically teach three semester courses per year.

A completed application should contain a cover letter, a brief description of research plans, a brief teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, and at least four letters of recommendation. One or more of the letters of recommendation should directly comment on the candidate's teaching credentials. Candidates are encouraged to discuss professional service, leadership and outreach experience in their teaching and research statements (as applicable). Applications completed by December 1, 2023 will be assured our fullest consideration. Please submit all application materials through MathJobs.org. Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Applicants may learn more about the department, its faculty and its programs and about Boston College at http://www.bc.edu/math. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the department chair, Prof. Rennie Mirollo (mirollo@bc.edu). Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

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 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:
www.bc.edu/math
email address
 
Department of Mathematics
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3806