Paul Olum Postdoctoral Scholar (Mathematics)

at  University of Oregon

Job no: 534543
Work type: Faculty - Other
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Education, Instruction, Math
Department: CAS Mathematics
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 9 Month

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

This postdoctoral position is named in honor of Paul Olum, an influential president of the University of Oregon from 1980 to 1989, known for expanding research institutes and academic programs at the UO. The Paul Olum postdoctoral scholar will have divided job duties between research and teaching. This position will pursue ongoing research in mathematics or statistics in consultation with their advisor. The exact nature of the research will depend upon the individual postdoc and advisor’s research interests.
In addition, this position will have a teaching load of 4 courses per year, which range from standard subjects like calculus or linear algebra to other more advanced subjects, depending on the needs of the department and the interest and expertise of the instructor.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month position for a postdoctoral faculty member (not tenure-related) in the Department of Mathematics. This position is intended to start September 16, 2025, and is renewable for up to three years (first year, plus 2 renewals) based on needs and available funding.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

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