Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics (tenure-track)

Description

The University of Rochester’s Department of Mathematics will recruit an outstanding early-career candidate in the area of Applied Mathematics at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. The focus of this hire is to build research strength in core disciplinary areas with the potential for crossdisciplinary collaborations, aligned with the University’s Boundless Possibility strategic plan. We seek candidates having a Ph.D. in pure or applied mathematics, and expertise in areas of applied mathematics, broadly construed. Successful candidates will have research programs related to areas of current University strength and planned growth. Examples include work at the intersection of mathematics and areas such as physics (complex systems and network science, quantum information, novel material), computer science (foundational AI and machine learning, and as tools to advance other applications), biomedical/electrical engineering (imaging and signal processing), geophysical systems (modeling climate, weather, and their environmental and economic effects), encryption (classical and quantum), mathematical biology (mathematical evolutionary genetics), and cognition (computational, of individuals and groups). The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, independent research program, which incorporates synergistic collaborations both within the department and across the University. The hire is also expected to be an enthusiastic teacher and mentor, fulfilling the department’s key service function within the University community, and supporting the Department’s own undergraduate and graduate programs. This position is part of a cluster of new faculty lines at the University of Rochester in Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics, supported by the Simons Foundation

The University of Rochester is a private, R1 research university located in upstate New York. The mathematics department has a tradition of strength in both research and teaching. Current research areas include mathematical physics, ergodic theory, probability, algebra and number theory, analysis, combinatorics, geometry, and topology. The department has a strong undergraduate program, offering BS and BA degrees in mathematics (both with research honors options), a BS in applied mathematics, and a joint BS degree in mathematics and statistics. There are also certificate programs in operations research and actuarial studies. Rochester is located on Lake Ontario and close to the Finger Lakes region, providing excellent living and recreational opportunities spanning all four seasons. The university is home to the world-famous Eastman School of Music and the Memorial Art Gallery, contributing to a community with a rich arts, music, and entertainment culture.

Questions concerning this position can be addressed to Prof. Dinesh Thakur (dinesh.thakur@rochester.edu), chair of the search committee, or Prof. Paul Funkenbusch (pfunken2@ur.rochester.edu), Chair of the Department of Mathematics.

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, with a record of excellence in research, teaching, and publication.

Application Instructions

As part of your application, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans
• A statement of teaching experience and interests
• Three significant/representative publications
• Three references
• A statement discussing the way in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better)

While applications after the deadline may be considered, for full consideration, applicants should complete their application before November 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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