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

Job Description:

Department: Mathematics & Statistics / 0-1249-000

College/Division: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary: $58,656/year

Position Summary:

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics of the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 12-month, full-time, Postdoctoral Scholar position to begin August 7, 2025. This position carries a teaching load of three courses per year.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related field is required. The degree must be conferred by the appointment start date. Applicant must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who have received their Ph.D. within the last three years and whose research interests are in coding theory, quantum computing, or a related area.

Information for Applicants

The contract is renewable for up to 2 additional years dependent upon available funding and satisfactory performance in both research and teaching. Information about the department can be found on the website: http://www.math.usf.edu .

Review of applications will continue until position is filled. However, preference will be given to those candidates who submit their application materials by December 15.

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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: 38200

Posting Date: 11/19/2024

Posting End Date: Open until filled

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your application materials. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Please attach a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement, and provide names and contact information for three references. In addition, candidates should have at least three recommendation letters submitted through MathJobs.org.

YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Only online applications are accepted for this position. Click here for additional tutorial information. 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 .

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications, and meetings regarding them are open to the public.

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 .

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