Research Fellow - Mathematics - (495141 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will join Dr. Daniel Onofrei’s research group and engage in independent and collaborative work, contributing to the department and university.

Responsibilities include computational studies related to optimization and drone swarm field control with power maximization and near controls. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or closely related field required.
• Experience conducting independent and collaborative mathematical research.
• Attachments include CV, research statement and references.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in the stated area.
• Develop computational studies for optimization and control problems.
• Design, solve and numerically simulate the mathematical framework for drone swarm field control with power maximization and near controls.

Skills

Computational research

Numerical simulation

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in mathematics or related field

Job description

Department: MathematicsSalary:Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty ResearchFellow.
The Research Fellow will join Dr. Daniel Onofrei’s research groupat the University of Houston. The candidate is expected to conductindependent and collaborative research, contribute to thedepartment, college, and university, and actively engage in theacademic community. Responsibilities include computational studiesassociated to the optimization problem and design, solve andsimulate numerically the mathematical framework for the problem offield control by using a swarm of drones with power maximizationand near controls.
We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closelyrelated field.
Required Applicant Attachments
1. CV with list of publications
2. Research Statement
3. Contact Information for 3 references

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individualsconducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure thesecurity and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.