Post Doctoral Scholar

The Opportunity (Job description):

The Mathematics Department at the University of Central Florida is seeking to fill two postdoctoral positions, each for a two-year term with renewal for the second year based on performance.  Priority will be given to candidates whose research aligns with the current interests of the Mathematics Department. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty member(s) with overlapping research interest and specify their names in the cover letter. The appointment begins on August 8, 2025. To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related disciplines, and meet employment eligibility requirements by the start of the appointment. The teaching load is 2+2+1 per academic year. The salary is competitive, with additional funding available for professional development. 

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related disciplines, and meet employment eligibility requirements by the start of the appointment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related disciplines, and meet employment eligibility requirements by the start of the appointment.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.  In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter indicating qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, a research statement, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The review process will start on January 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. Please contact Dr. Alexandru Tamasan (atamasan@ucf.edu) for additional information.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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