Post Doctoral Research Associate (Mathematical Sciences)

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Mathematical Sciences. The role focuses on inverse problems, analysis, and computational mathematics, with an initial one-year term and potential renewal based on performance. Start date negotiable, ideally Fall 2026, to contribute to the ONR project led by Prof.

Christina Frederick. The successful candidate will advance optimal transport-based strategies across diverse

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in Mathematics or related field with a research background in computational mathematics, optimization, and inverse problems.
• A track record of publications and presentations in high-quality journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance optimal transport theories and computational methods for forward and inverse modeling in applications such as ocean electromagnetics and time-series modeling.
• Integrate and apply optimal transport concepts to problems in the ONR project led by NJIT faculty.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to advance research objectives and disseminate results.

Skills

Computational math

Optimization

Inverse problems

Publications

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate (Mathematical Sciences)

Department & Reporting

Department: Associate Professor

Reports To: Associate Professor

Position Summary

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on problems in the intersection of inverse problems, analysis, and computational mathematics. The position is initially for one year, with the option to renew for 1-2 additional years, subject to satisfactory performance. The start date is negotiable, preferably Fall 2026. The successful candidate will work on the ONR Project “Optimal Transport-based Strategies in Waves and Dynamics” led by Prof. Christina Frederick at NJIT.

Essential Functions

The project will harness and advance the power of optimal transport theory to capture the intrinsic characteristics of complex physical processes arising in a wide range of important scientific applications, e.g., ocean electromagnetics, inverse scattering, time series modeling. The postdoctoral associate will integrate and develop optimal transport theories and computational methods for the forward and inverse modeling in these applications.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Recent PhD in Mathematics or related field with a research background in computational mathematics, optimization, and inverse problems;
• a track record of publications and presentations in high-quality journals and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of optimal transport theory, programming skills and experience with physical modeling (e.g., computational fluid dynamics, wave propagation).
• Proven ability and interest in interdisciplinary work.

Expected Compensation

$62,232 - $75,000

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union & Compensation Details

Union: United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)

Range: Post Docs Compensation: $63,480.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

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FLSA: Exempt Time Type: Full time Pay Rate: Salary

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