Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

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Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

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Tuition reduction

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Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Mathematics Department. Appointments begin Fall 2027 and renew for up to three years based on performance and funding. The role includes maintaining an active research program and a teaching load of nine units annually.

Applicants should show strong research potential and a commitment to teaching. The department emphasizes high-caliber research, graduate education, and outreach; funding averages

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics or related field required; must have conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program.
• Teach nine units per year (approximately three courses).
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics

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

Position Highlights

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.

Job Details

• 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
• Open Date 11/6/2026
• Open Until Filled Yes

Contact Information

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

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• List of Publications

*Note: Candidates should identify up to three faculty as potential mentors, and explain how their research can both benefit from, and enhance, our research endeavors within their Research Statement.

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