Job Positions
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the area of Combinatorics and Graph Theory. Duties include carrying out a research program in an area of Combinatorics or Graph Theory, teaching a broad range of classes, and service-related activities for the department. The successful candidate will typically teach two courses per semester. Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics, with a proven record of collaborative and independent research backed up by quality publications, have strong communications skills, and will be expected to seek external funding.
The University of Memphis has strong traditions in Combinatorics and Graph Theory and was host to a decades-long collaboration between Paul Erdős and some of his most frequent coauthors. The successful candidate is expected to become a leader in their field and carry on those traditions. There are currently active members working in Graph Theory, Algebraic Combinatorics, Finite Geometry and Additive Combinatorics. Candidates with potential for collaboration or applications of Combinatorics in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply, complete an application at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/. Click on the faculty box to find the posting for Assistant Professor in Combinatorics/Graph Theory in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. To receive full consideration, completed applications should be received by November 5, 2023, but later applications will also be considered until the review process is finished. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or veteran status. Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. For any additional questions regarding this position, please contact D. J. Grynkiewicz at djgrynkw@memphis.edu.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis anticipates hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Statistics and Data Science to begin in the Spring Semester of 2024. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in all areas of Mathematical Sciences that are related to Data Science in general and Statistical Learning and Statistical Machine Learning in particular. Candidates with research interests in the analysis of complex, dependent high dimensional data and the use of graph theory and combinatorics for high dimensional statistical graphical networks, foundational research in classification, clustering, and dimension reduction of big data and those with research interests at the intersection of statistics, graph theory, combinatorics, and applied mathematics with a focus on data science are especially welcomed to apply. Candidates are expected to have a proven record of collaborative research, strong communications skills, and will be expected to seek external funding. The Department has a strong PhD program in Statistics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, and Applied Mathematics, with very active research collaborations with other units within and outside the University. The position comes with an offer of very competitive salary. The successful candidate will typically teach two courses per semester in subjects related to data science or related field. The candidate will also be expected to conduct collaborative research in the projects related to data science and big data modeling and analysis. To apply, complete an application at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/. Click on the faculty box to find the posting for Assistant Professor-Data Science in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Application review process will commence immediately and may continue until the position is filled.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability or veteran status. Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. For any questions regarding this position, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. E. O. George, email: eogeorge@memphis.edu.
Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Memphis.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis (UofM) invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral position in Analysis beginning Fall 2023. Preference will be given to candidates in functional analysis, especially those whose research programs and interests are compatible with current U of M faculty in the area of analysis and their applications.
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within the last 3 years; demonstrate potential for excellence in research; and have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The teaching load will be three semester courses per year. Salary is competitive and includes benefits. Some past experience with soliciting external funds for research is desirable, for an application to be fully competitive.
For full consideration, applicants must complete an on-line application at https://workforum.memphis.edu/ Documents required include an American Mathematical Society (AMS) coversheet, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendations. At least one of the letters should address the teaching ability and experience of the applicant. Additionally, a brief statement giving the applicant’s motivation for coming to the University of Memphis should be included. It is suggested that the applicants familiarize themselves with our faculty at https://www.memphis.edu/msci/people/index.php so that they may be sure of their alignment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled.
The University of Memphis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or veteran status. Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Questions should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Bentuo Zheng, at bzheng@memphis.edu.