Postdoctoral Associate
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Job no: 534603
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Mathematics
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for several Postdoctoral Associate positions. The normal term of appointment will be two years with the possibility of extension to a third year. The position involves research in collaboration with one or more members of the tenure-line Virginia Tech Math faculty and teaching one course per semester. The primary responsibilities of the individual in the position will be to conduct research and publish journal papers on the results of that research. The individual will be also expected to disseminate research results via talks to professional audiences.
- Ph.D. in mathematics or a related discipline at the time of appointment. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Strong promise of developing an active research program in an area that can be mentored by the Mathematics Department faculty.
- Peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals.
- Communication skills sufficient for working with members of a diverse research group and for teaching members of a diverse student body.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Commensurate with experience
40 hours - exempt position
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
An online application is required. To apply, please visit www.jobs.vt.edu, select "Apply Now" and search by posting number 534603. For full consideration submit a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement as part of the online application no later than November 20, 2025. Each applicant should provide the contact information for 3-5 references. Reference letters will be solicited by the department only after the applicant has submitted their application. All reference letters must be received by November 25, 2025.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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