Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious university in University Park, Texas, invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars through the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications. Successful candidates will conduct research in scientific computing, data science, and quantum information science, collaborating closely with faculty on advanced projects. The position requires a completed Ph.D. in a related field, with an emphasis on strong programming skills. A competitive benefits package is provided, supporting both personal and professional well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in scientific computing, data science, or quantum computing.
• Completion of a Ph.D. by the employment start date.
• Strong programming skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research in areas of scientific computing, data science, and quantum information science.
• Collaborate with faculty on research projects.
• Possibility of a teaching load.

Skills

Scientific computing

Data science

Quantum information science

Programming skills

Education

Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, or related field

Job description

Application Instructions

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• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars through the Center for Computational Mathematics and Applications (CCMA). Successful candidates will engage in research in all or any of the areas of scientific computing, data science, and quantum information science.

Appointed candidates will collaborate closely with CCMA faculty on cutting-edge research projects involving design, analysis and implementation of advanced numerical methods and algorithms in interdisciplinary applications. The position includes the possibility of an annual 1-1 teaching load.

Education and Experience

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field such as statistics, computer science, physics, or engineering by the start date of employment. Strong expertise in one or more of the fields of scientific computing, data science, and quantum computing accompanied by strong programming skills are essential.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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