Job Positions
Postdoctoral Positions at the University of Memphis.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis (UofM) seeks to hire two applicants for two-year post-doctoral positions in Analysis (with the possibility of renewal for a third year-pending budgetary allocation) beginning Spring 2023. Preference will be given to one candidate in the field of ergodic theory or dynamical systems and one candidate in the field of applied mathematics with emphasis on partial differential equations.
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.
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.
Application 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 the guidelines of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Questions should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Hongqiu Chen at hchen1@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 January of 2023. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in Statistics and Data Science, or related areas in Mathematical Sciences with research interests in statistical analysis of complex, dependent high dimensional data and the use of graph theory and combinatorics for high dimensional statistical graphical networks. The successful candidate will typically teach two courses per semester in subjects related to data science, which include statistics, graph theory, or other related fields. The candidate will also be expected to conduct collaborative research especially in the context of projects related to data science and big data modeling and analysis. To apply, complete an application at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.
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.