Postdoctoral Scholar, Mathematics


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: College of Arts and Sciences

Organization: Mathematics

Title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Mathematics


Position Details


Position Description

Applications are invited for one or more non-tenure-track postdoctoral positions. The initial appointment is for a period of twelve months, full-time, with the possibility of renewal for a total period of up to three years, to begin in September 2024. Successful candidates will have strong active research programs and be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.

The base salary range for this position is $5705-$6167 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Located in one of the most dynamic and beautiful areas in the United States, the University of Washington is a premier research university, frequently cited as one of the best in the world. The Department of Mathematics is one of the top mathematics departments among public universities in the United States. The university and its surroundings abound with opportunities to do interdisciplinary research, engage in community-focused research, education, and service, and collaborate with private and governmental organizations. The Seattle metropolitan area provides abundant culinary, cultural, recreational, and educational resources and experiences.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Washington is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community: visit https://math.washington.edu/diversity-commitment. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a PhD, or foreign equivalent, by the starting date.

Instructions

Applications must include the American Mathematical Society’s Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a curriculum vitae, statements of research, diversity, and teaching interests, and at least three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applicants whose complete applications, including recommendations, are received by December 15, 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.