Postdoctoral Scholar Research - Mathematics & Statistics at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Mathematics & Statistics

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary: $52,500/year

Position Summary:

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of South Florida invites applications for three, 12-month Postdoctoral Fellow positions to begin on or before August 7, 2025. This appointment is grant-funded and is subject to the continuation of those funds.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, or a related field. ABD candidates are accepted, but the degree must be conferred before the intended start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Preferred Qualifications:

An established record of publications in applied algebra, in particular in cryptography, coding theory or quantum computing.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")

Job Opening Number: 37958

Posting Date: 10/01/2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload application materials. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your application materials. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE COMBINED ATTACHMENT .

Please attach a cover letter, CV, research statement, and provide names and contact information for three references. In addition, candidates should have at least three recommendation letters submitted through MathJobs.org .

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. For disability accommodations, contact Denise L. Marks at (813-974- 9747/ denise@usf.edu ), a minimum of five working days in advance. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location

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About USF

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities, including USF's highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Working at USF

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