Postdoctoral Position in Mathematics

Illinois Institute of Technology

Requisition #: F00021P
Location: IIT–Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago, IL
Position Category: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Quicklink for Posting: https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10127

Position Overview

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) invites applications for two Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate positions beginning in August 2024. These are two-year term appointments with responsibilities in both research and teaching.

Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise aligns with and strengthens the ongoing research in the department. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline, a strong record of research, and demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching. Applicants are encouraged to identify faculty members within the department with whom they may collaborate.

Department Overview

The Department of Applied Mathematics, within the College of Computing, has 15 tenured/tenure-track faculty and serves as a vibrant hub for research in mathematics and statistics across diverse applications. Faculty research is funded by government agencies and private industry. New hires are expected to contribute to ongoing research and teaching in:

  • Applied Analysis

  • Computational Mathematics

  • Data Science

  • Discrete Mathematics

  • Financial Mathematics

  • Stochastics

  • Statistics

The department offers BS through PhD degrees, including a nationally ranked Master of Data Science and the newly launched Master of FinTech. Mathematics, statistics, and data science are taught to nearly all undergraduate students and many graduate students at Illinois Tech.

More information about the department can be found here.

University Overview

Illinois Tech, founded in 1890, is a private Ph.D.-granting research university with renowned programs in engineering, architecture, sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. The university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a diverse and global student population. Applications from candidates underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged.

Application Instructions

Applicants should prepare and submit:

  1. Cover Letter expressing interest in the position

  2. Curriculum Vitae

  3. Teaching and Research Statements (succinct)

  4. Statement on Commitment to Equity and Inclusion – addressing past and/or potential contributions to equitable education and mentorship

  5. Three Confidential Reference Letters (one addressing teaching effectiveness)

All documents aside from the CV and Cover Letter should be compiled as a single PDF portfolio.

Application materials and questions should be directed to:
Prof. Chun Liu, Chair, Department of Applied Mathematics
Email: amsearch@math.iit.edu
Phone: (312) 567-8983

Qualifications

  • Education: Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field.

  • Knowledge & Skills: Expertise in applied analysis, computational mathematics, data science, discrete mathematics, financial mathematics, stochastics, and statistics. Strong research and teaching capabilities are required.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Tech is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran, or disability status, or any other protected class.

Export Control Statement

In compliance with U.S. laws, Illinois Tech conducts Restricted Party Screening (RPS) to ensure lawful engagement with domestic and foreign persons or entities. Screening is performed using Visual Compliance and maintained under the university’s Export Compliance Program.

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