Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University invites applications for Fixed- Term Departmental Postdoctoral Research Associates (Postdocs) and Fixed-Term Research Associates with a starting date of Fall 2025.
Postdoctoral Research Associates (Postdocs) comprise the department Postdoctoral Fellows program. Postdoctoral Fellows contribute to the research and instructional mission of our unit. These are academic year appointed positions.
Fixed-Term Research Associates support the research activities of currently funded external research grants, as outlined in the grants statement of work and budget. These positions are either academic or annual year appointments.
All positions are benefits eligible and potentially renewable on an annual basis through Spring 2028, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential in research and teaching.
Applications must be submitted via mathjobs.org. Submit your application directly at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25186. The evaluation process will begin on December 2, 2024, and review of applications will continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Mathematics or related field
Minimum Requirements
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by August 10, 2025. Applications from all areas of mathematical research will be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by August 10, 2025. Applications from all areas of mathematical research will be considered. Research Associates will be paired with faculty mentors with whom they have compatible research interests and will engage in our active instructional mentoring program.
Required Application Materials
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements on research and on teaching, and arrange for at least four (4) letters of recommendation to be submitted, one of which must specifically address the applicant's teaching experiences. It is helpful if the cover letter indicates if the applicant wishes to be considered by specific MSU faculty.
Applications must be submitted via mathjobs.org. Submit your application directly at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25186. The evaluation process will begin on December 2, 2024, and review of applications will continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.
Special Instructions
Applications must be submitted via mathjobs.org. Submit your application directly at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25186. The evaluation process will begin on December 2, 2024, and review of applications will continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.
Review of Applications Begins On
12/02/2024
Website
https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25186
Department Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.