RTG Postdoctoral Scholar - Mathematics

About the role

The RTG (Research Training Group) Postdoctoral Scholar is a temporary, grant-funded position partially funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant entitled “RTG: Combinatorics, Geometry, Representation Theory, and Topology” at the University of Oregon. Applicants should be in research areas connected to one of these four fields. Based upon available funding, this position may have a teaching load of up to 3 courses per year, which range from standard subjects like calculus or linear algebra, to other more advanced subjects, depending on the needs of the department and the interest and instructional expertise of the scholar. The expectation is that this position will teach one course per term. To acquire additional professional skills needed to pursue a career path in the chosen research field, this position will also have a formal mentoring plan. The scholar will work directly with their faculty advisor to build on prior research projects and/or develop new projects in their field.

Responsibilities

- Conduct research in areas such as Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Number Theory, Representation Theory, Topology, and Probability. - Teach up to 3 courses per year, ranging from standard subjects like calculus or linear algebra, to more advanced subjects, as needed. - Participate in a formal mentoring plan to develop professional skills and pursue a career in the chosen research field. - Work closely with a faculty advisor to build on prior research projects and/or develop new projects.

Requirements

- PhD in Mathematics, statistics, or closely related field. - Outstanding record of research potential in an area of interest to the department/grant. - Instructional experience.

Qualifications

- Discipline-specific knowledge of core concepts, theories, and methodologies relevant to field. - Research skills and analytical development to support data collection, analysis, and interpretation. - Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences through appropriate written, verbal, and presentation formats. - Ability to perform duties reliably, behave ethically, and engage respectfully in academic and professional settings. - Ability to contribute to or lead projects, mentor others, and manage time and priorities effectively. - Knowledge of and adherence to ethical standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in responsible research conduct.

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Department Summary

The Department of Mathematics is a diverse and growing department with strengths in Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Number Theory, Representation Theory, Topology, and Probability. The department has a thriving Ph.D. program that attracts students from across the globe and offers positions with close faculty interaction and active research communities.