Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Department of Mathematics/The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), and The Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invite applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associates (non-tenure eligible) position in Mathematical Data Science with an appointment beginning as soon as possible but no later than Summer 2025.

The successful candidate will join a thriving and multidisciplinary applied math community at NIMBioS to work directly with Professor Vasileios Maroulas in the emerging area of topological machine learning with applications to neuroscience. Both positions are a 12-month 100% research appointment renewable for at least one more year, based upon annual performance.

A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent degree is required. Salary will be competitive.

Candidates must upload 1) a cover letter, which indicates why this position is of interest to the applicant, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, and 4) a publication list. At least three reference letters addressing research must be provided. Application deadline is November 15, 2024, but later applications may be considered.

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is the flagship university in the Tennessee state higher education system. Knoxville is a diverse medium-sized city in the Tennessee Valley of East Tennessee with a relatively low cost of living.