Post Doctoral Fellow - Dynamical Systems - (496149 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Dynamical Systems beginning Fall 2027. The appointment is for 12 months with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance, supervised by Prof. Anthony Sanchez.

Strong candidates working on ergodic theory, homogeneous dynamics or flat surfaces are encouraged to apply; a doctoral degree is required at the start date and outstanding potential is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral degree at the start date.
• No experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives/reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May manage a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.

Skills

Dynamical systems

Ergodic theory

Homogeneous dynamics

Flat surfaces

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

Department: MathematicsSalary:$49,400 - $56,200

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge inarea of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allowfor completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experimentsor projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimentalprocedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complexpiece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects undercontrol.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levelsonly in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston invitesapplications for a postdoctoral position in Dynamical Systems,beginning in the Fall of 2027.

This appointment is for an initial term of 12 months, with thepossibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent uponperformance.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision ofProf. Anthony Sanchez. Strong applicants from allareas of Dynamical Systems are encouraged to apply with preferenceto those interested in one or more of the following topics: ergodictheory, homogeneous dynamics, flat surfaces. Requirements for apostdoctoral position include a doctoral degree at the start dateof the position to recent PhDs with outstanding researchpotential.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advancedprofessional discipline or the highest level of general businessknowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directlyjob-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in arecognized field of specialization that is directly related to thetype of work being performed.
No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.