Postdoc: Optimal Transport in Waves & Inverse Problems

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

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Sciences to work on inverse problems, analysis, and computational mathematics. The position is initially for one year with possible renewals and a negotiable fall 2026 start date, funded by the ONR project led by Prof.

Christina Frederick. The role emphasizes optimal transport theory, computational methods for forward/inverse modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration across ocean electromagnetics and

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

• The project will harness and advance the power of optimal transport theory to capture the intrinsic characteristics of complex physical processes.
• The postdoctoral associate will integrate and develop optimal transport theories and computational methods for the forward and inverse modeling in these applications.

Skills

Computational mathematics

Optimization

Inverse problems

Publications

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Sciences to work on inverse problems, analysis, and computational mathematics. The position is initially for one year with possible renewals and a negotiable fall 2026 start date, funded by the ONR project led by Prof.

Christina Frederick. The role emphasizes optimal transport theory, computational methods for forward/inverse modeling, and interdisciplinary collaboration across ocean electromagnetics and