RTG Postdoctoral Scholar (Mathematics)

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Eugene, OREGON
Deadline: ; Open until filled

Job no:532863
Work type:Faculty - Other
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Research/Scientific/Grants, Math
Department:Arts & Sciences, College of


Department: CAS Mathematics
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 9 Month


Review of Applications Begins

December 1, 2023; position open until filled


Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22921 by submitting a standard AMS cover page, CV, research statement, at least three (3) letters of recommendation addressing research, and one (1) letter of recommendation addressing teaching.


Department Summary

The Department of Mathematics is a diverse and growing department with strengths in Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Number Theory, Representation Theory, Topology, and Probability. The department has a thriving Ph.D. program with approximately 65 graduate students, 33 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 8 postdocs, and 14 lecturers.


Position Summary

These positions will be partially funded by the NSF grant “RTG: Combinatorics, Geometry, Representation Theory, and Topology” at the University of Oregon, and are contingent on the availability of funds. Applicants should be in research areas connected to one of these four fields and should have an interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. For the purpose of acquiring additional professional skills needed to pursue a career path in the chosen field, this position will have a formal mentor plan.

The University of Oregon Mathematics Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and strongly encourage women faculty, faculty of color, and faculty with disabilities to apply. We are especially interested in candidates who can support our work in mentoring, research, teaching, and outreach.

This position will teach approximately one course per term.

More information about the RTG, including a list of affiliated faculty members, can be found here: https://pages.uoregon.edu/ddugger/UOrtg.html .


Minimum Requirements

• PhD in mathematics, statistics, or closely related field
• Outstanding record of research potential in an area of interest to the department
• Evidence of teaching ability


The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

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