Assistant Professor, Computational and Applied Mathematics

Description

The University of Chicago Department of Statistics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will be a member of the interdisciplinary Committee on Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM) and join other Statistics faculty who support the graduate programs in CAM at the University of Chicago. The University of Chicago has the highest standards for scholarship and faculty quality, is dedicated to fundamental research, and has an inherently interdisciplinary structure that is very supportive of newly emerging research opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of all requirements for the PhD in applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, or related field to computation and applied mathematics by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of university-level teaching experience, such as, but not limited to, a TA or instructor of record;
• At least two years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/174610. Review of applications will begin on October 30th, 2025  and will continue until all positions are filled.

The Following Materials Are Required:

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
• statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans;
• a teaching statement
• three confidential letters of reference.

This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits may be found here: https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.