Mathematics jobs

The Department of Mathematics seeks a tenure-stream Assistant Professor in applied mathematics, starting 1 July 2027. The appointee will develop an independent, externally funded research programme and contribute teaching and service. Evidence of research achievement and teaching excellence is required. The expected annual salary is CAD 140,000–190,000.…

Join Francois Nedelec’s group at the Sainsbury Laboratory on the ERC Synergy BioMecaNet project. Use mathematical models and numerical simulations to investigate mitotic spindle assembly, cytoskeletal mechanics and chromosome segregation, integrating filament mechanics with cellular chemistry. Collaborate with experimental groups in Dortmund and Barcelona.…

Perimeter invites new and recent PhDs in fundamental theoretical physics to pursue independent research in its interdisciplinary Waterloo community. Research areas span cosmology, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum fields, gravity, quantum information and quantum matter. Support includes research and travel funding, healthcare, visiting…

Three-year salaried doctoral appointment studying the expressivity, robustness and verification of neural models of automata. The project connects systems theory, statistics, optimization and formal methods, examining recurrent networks, attention mechanisms and state-space models. Work includes theoretical analysis, experimental algorithms and scientific…

Develop a scaled-boundary computational framework for dynamic nonlinear analysis of large structures. The project integrates digital geometric modelling with computational mechanics to produce robust, automated simulation methods and software. The associate works with Professor Chongmin Song and academic colleagues. This 12-month full-time appointment…

Pursue independent and collaborative mathematical research at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden, connecting applied algebraic geometry, topology, computational geometry, differential equations, stochastics or statistics with questions in the life sciences. Researchers collaborate with experimental biologists and an interdisciplinary…

Develop computational and mathematical methods for soil microbiomes in the Quince Group. The work combines long- and short-read metagenomics with metatranscriptomics, resolves strain diversity using statistical models, and supports predictive models of natural soils and synthetic microbial communities. The full-time appointment lasts three years, with…

The FQSP Distinguished Fellowships support independent theoretical research spanning fundamental physics and chemistry, mathematics, quantum information and nonequilibrium science. The programme gives early-career researchers scope to pursue their own questions across laboratory boundaries. Recruitment requires an initial nomination by a referee who can…

Develop a Python library for evaluating theoretical generalization bounds in deep learning within the SIERRA team and ERC DYNASTY project. The role connects learning theory with practical neural-network evaluation through modular scientific software, empirical experiments and publications. The two-year appointment has a planned start of 1 December 2026.…

Study character varieties through theoretical and experimental methods at the intersection of low-dimensional topology, geometry, dynamics and algebraic geometry. The OURAGAN team at IMJ-PRG seeks a postdoctoral researcher working with Antonin Guilloux. Responsibilities include developing computational tools and participating in the team’s scientific…

Develop scientific AI methods for understanding and predicting plant-community dynamics in space and time within the PEPR DynaBiod programme. Process-informed neural networks will combine data with ecological mechanisms, allowing inference from incomplete, heterogeneous and noisy observations. The project examines mathematical formulations, learning…

Lead the language-model research strand of the BELLE project in the ARGO team. Work covers evaluation and improvement of AI-generated formal proofs, expert preference datasets, Lean/Mathlib code quality, reinforcement learning and translation between proof assistants. Responsibilities include research leadership, supervision and reproducible open-source…

VIB’s Center for AI and Computational Biology and KU Leuven’s Department of Human Genetics seek a group leader and professor developing AI and mechanistic mathematical models for biological questions. Potential themes include hybrid mechanistic and deep-learning models, genome-regulation foundation models, single-cell and spatial multi-omics, protein…

IMPA in Rio de Janeiro seeks an applied, computational or industrial mathematics researcher. Evaluation during the first four years can lead to permanence; senior candidates may be considered for tenure. Starting monthly salary is BRL 28,299.60, potentially higher according to qualifications. Apply by 15 November 2026, with referee letters due 18 November.…

Up to two postdoctoral research appointments in applied mathematics are expected to start in spring or summer 2027. The initial one-year term may renew for a further year, with a starting salary of CAD 70,000 and possible additional paid teaching. Research areas include scientific computing, mathematical physics, geophysical fluid dynamics, dynamical…

RIKEN iTHEMS invites independent research in algebra, geometry, analysis and related mathematical foundations, with interdisciplinary collaboration across natural and mathematical sciences. Senior researchers also coordinate projects and mentor colleagues. Positions are based at the Wako campus, Japan. Initial one-year contracts are renewable within…

Create biologically informed computational models of cognition driven by experimental data, working closely with experimental and clinical researchers. The primary appointment is in Mathematics and Statistics, with potential secondary affiliations across neuroscience and engineering. The successful scholar leads independent research, teaches, mentors…

Three-year, full-time research and teaching appointment in pure or applied mathematics, anticipated to begin on 1 July 2027. Fellows teach three semester courses annually, usually at advanced undergraduate or graduate level. The advertised full-time salary is $95,000. The next review date is 19 October 2026; the final application date is 30 November 2026,…

Develop Bayesian calibration methods that explicitly represent model error in structural dynamics. The PLATON team will compare informative calibration quantities, implement and benchmark algorithms, and accelerate inference with surrogate models. The work aims to improve finite-element predictions under uncertain material, boundary and loading conditions.…

Develop and experimentally evaluate graybox tunneling algorithms for multi-objective combinatorial optimisation. Exploit variable interactions to traverse Pareto local optima, extend single-objective tunneling ideas, and study solution-level, iteration-level and concurrent-process parallelism. Build hybrid island-based search strategies and reusable…

Design scalable, update-friendly spatial data structures for urban reconstruction from airborne lidar. Explore expressive representations of curved facades and freeform roofs, efficient geometric updates, hybrid arrangements and mesh-based or constructive-solid-geometry representations. Work with the TITANE team and JUNN project partners Luxcarta and…

Develop methods combining bifurcation analysis, robust optimisation and uncertainty quantification for nonlinear structural dynamics and aeroelastic flutter mitigation in high-altitude, long-endurance drones. The work includes modelling uncertain nonlinear systems, numerical implementation and comparative evaluation of robust bifurcation-diagram…

This postdoctoral role in Hiromasa Niinomi’s group develops research on light–matter interactions and light-induced phase transitions, particularly the chirality and topology of light, or on nonequilibrium behavior at high-pressure water–ice interfaces. Researchers may contribute experience in lasers, optical microscopy, spectroscopy and nanofabrication, or…

Join Tom Gur’s group to study classical and quantum complexity. Research directions include sublinear algorithms, property testing, cryptography, proof systems, locally testable codes, learning theory, harmonic analysis and additive combinatorics. The one-year project connects theoretical computer science with mathematical and quantum methods.