Postdoctoral Associate
- Employer
- Virginia Tech
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 19, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Classics, Professional Fields, Security Studies, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Home Economics & Consumer Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description
The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for three Post-Doctoral Associate positions. These are two-year appointments to begin August 10, 2022. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants who can identify a Virginia Tech faculty member who will serve as a research mentor and to applicants whose Ph.D.'s were awarded no earlier than August 2019. For a list of faculty research areas and faculty research advisors who can serve as a mentor, go to https://www.math.vt.edu/research.html. Applicants in all areas of mathematics will be considered. The teaching assignment is one course per semester. Teaching assignments will be confirmed based on instructional needs prior to each semester.
The successful candidates will carry out mathematical research in collaboration with faculty members, preparing and publishing papers in mathematical research journals, presenting their research at national and international conferences, teaching one class per semester, and help preparing and submitting grant proposals with VT PIs.
To be considered, an online application is required. To apply, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu , select “Apply Now” and search by posting number 518982. For full consideration include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement as part of the online application. Each applicant should follow the instructions in the online application system to provide three references. This will prompt the system to request submission of recommendation letters. Reference providers should submit their letters by March 1, 2022. Additional information about position requirements and responsibilities can be found at http://www.hr.vt.edu or https://www.math.vt.edu . The faculty handbook (available at http://www.provost.vt.edu ) provides an overview of faculty appointments. As part of the hiring process,
the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check. Questions about the search may be addressed to postdocsearch2022@math.vt.edu .
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related discipline at the time of the appointment and a history of peer reviewed publications. Ph.D. must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
Preferred Qualifications
- A commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
- A commitment to diversity.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
03/01/2022
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Kayla Perkins) at (kaybc8@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: January 19, 2022
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