Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematics. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and is a year-to-year appointment renewable for up to three years, contingent on performance and funding.

The position includes maintaining an active research program and a teaching load of nine units per year. Outstanding benefits are offered, with a robust professional development program and opportunities for collaboration across the department and

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program.
• Normal teaching commitment is nine units per year (three one-semester courses).
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number: req27586

Department: Mathematics

Department Website Link: https://math.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona welcomes applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The appointments will begin in Fall 2027. The position is a year-to-year appointment, renewable for up to three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain an active research program and will benefit from a robust program of professional development. The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year.

The department is seeking candidates with excellent research potential and a strong commitment to teaching, who will contribute to and benefit from the rich environment of the department. Members of the department create, communicate, and apply mathematics of the highest caliber through activities such as internationally recognized research and graduate education, award winning undergraduate programs, and extensive outreach to local schools. Over the last five years, a large percentage of the faculty has been awarded grants and contracts from external funding agencies, with total expenditures averaging about $3.4 million per year.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain an active research program.
• The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in mathematics or related fields. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/16/2027

Contact Information for Candidates

Alejandra Gaona
Administrative Associate
[e-mail]
520-621-2868

Open Date

11/6/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

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