Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor in Applied and Computational MathematicsApplication Window
Open date: August 31, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Riverside invites
applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, beginning on July 1, 2024. The desired specialties include the modeling of fluids, optimization, machine learning, multi-scale mathematical modeling, computational scientific problem solving, and computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations.
Responsibilities of the position include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and departmental, university, and professional service. Established criteria of the University of California will determine the salary and the level of appointment.
A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching are required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Preferred qualifications include contributions to promote diversity.
People from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply: go to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01762 and submit:
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching, and (optionally) copies of teaching evaluations.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
• Letters of Reference – Applicants should provide 3 letters on research and one additional letter of recommendation on teaching.
Evaluation of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications before the above date.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark Alber, Department of Mathematics: malber@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Ashley Lawson, ashley.lawson@ucr.edu.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Salary Range: $74,600 - $97,200
Department: https://mathdept.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Assistant level only: A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is required. The successful candidate will have made major contributions beyond the doctoral dissertation.
Contributions to promote diversity.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
- 4-7 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. The Search Committee will request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application.
Help contact: ashley.lawson@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.