Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Mathematics - UTK

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invite applications for a 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 postdoc will be working on research in AI using mathematics, statistics, and machine learning for developing AI foundations.

The successful candidate will join a thriving and multidisciplinary applied math community in mathematics and the data science and statistics group to work directly with Professor Vasileios Maroulas in the emerging area of topological machine learning with applications to neuroscience. This is a 12-month position at 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent degree is required
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  topological data analysis, machine learning, statistics, computing in any of Python, R, Julia

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  Human computer interface, robotics

 

Work Location 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Anticipated hiring range:  $60,000 - $65,000

 

Application Instructions 

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials:

• Candidates must upload 1) a cover letter, which indicates why this position is of interest to the applicant, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) a research statement. At least three reference letters addressing research must be provided. The application deadline is February 28th, 2025, but later applications may be considered.

 

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