Postdoctoral Scholar

Pennsylvania State University, Department of Mathematics
Position ID:
PennState-POSTDOC [#28086, REQ_75266]
Position Title:
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America [map ]
Subject Area:
Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/02/09 05:00 AM UnitedKingdomTime, listed until 2026/05/10 04:59 AM UnitedKingdomTime)
Position Description:
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Position Description
The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars through the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications (CCMA). Successful candidates will engage in research in all or any of the areas of scientific computing, data science, and quantum information science. 
Appointed candidates will collaborate closely with CCMA faculty on cutting-edge research projects involving design, analysis and implementation of advanced numerical methods and algorithms in interdisciplinary applications. The position includes the possibility of an annual 1-1 teaching load. 
Education and Experience: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field such as statistics, computer science, physics, or engineering by the start date of employment. Strong expertise in one or more of the fields of scientific computing, data science, and quantum computing accompanied by strong programming skills are essential. 
Applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit an application through https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28086 ">mathjobs.org.
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BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. 
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Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Publication list
• Four reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

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