Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Mathematics

Description

The Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Computational Mathematics under the joint supervision of Dr. Joe Kileel and Dr. Gunnar Martinsson. Candidates should have a background in at least one of the following areas: tensor methods, randomized linear algebra, streaming algorithms, nonconvex optimization, scientific computing, or applied algebraic geometry. This research position offers an opportunity to work in a world-class interdisciplinary environment, collaborating with leading researchers in computational science, engineering, and mathematics.

About the Oden Institute: The Oden Institute is an organized research unit that fosters interdisciplinary programs in computational sciences and engineering, computational medicine, computational geosciences, mathematical modeling, applied mathematics, data science, software engineering, and computational visualization

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Location: Oden Institute, University of Texas at Austin

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Duration: The position is funded for one year, with the possibility of continuation based on performance, research progress, and funding availability.  The appointment can be renewed up to 4 times, with an expected duration of 2–3 years.

Application Deadline: Dr. Kileel and Dr. Martinsson will begin reviewing applications after December 1, 2024.  Virtual interviews of shortlisted candidates will occur later in December or January.

Salary Range: $70,000 / year

Contact Information
For inquiries about the position, please contact Joe Kileel at jkileel@math.utexas.edu. For application questions, please contact Ruth Park at ruth.park@oden.utexas.edu.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences, expected before the start date or received within the past three years
• Outstanding research potential
• Good publication record
• A plus but not required – experience with scientific programming      

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Research statement
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including a publication list
• Minimum of three (3) confidential reference letters describing your research potential and achievements

A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.