Post-Doctoral Associate in 2D Materials

A postdoctoral position under the direction of Professor Mitchell Luskin is available at the University of Minnesota to participate in the development of analytical and machine-learning methods to model the mechanical and electronic properties of 2D materials. This position is supported by the NSF and NSERC and involves collaboration with mathematicians, materials scientists, and physicists at UBC, Stanford, Michigan, and LSU.

Responsibilities:
(65%) Research:
Conduct high quality research and disseminate the results through publications and invited talks and conferences.
Participate in the research mission of the department, especially through interaction with faculty and students.
Participate in and organize research seminars.

(30%) Teaching:
Develop and teach up to three two courses per academic year. Possible assignments range from introductory to advanced undergraduate and even occasionally graduate level classes.
Advise students regarding both specific coursework and broader academic or career goals. Opportunities exist to advise undergraduate students in directed reading or project-based courses.

(5%) Training, Outreach and Service:
Continue personal growth within the profession, keep current with the field, and broaden knowledge and expertise.

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in mathematics or its equivalent no earlier than January 1, 2024 and no later than August 26, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in any of partial differential equations, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, physics-informed machine learning, and scientific computation.

About the Department: The School of Mathematics, located in the heart of the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, features over sixty faculty and more than 120 graduate students engaged in world-class research across all areas of mathematics. Its core educational mission is to provide students with the analytical skills to thrive in the modern workplace, while fostering an inclusive and inspiring environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. The School is supported by numerous centers which extend the research and outreach missions of the department, including the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, the Minnesota Center for Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, the Minnesota Center for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the School of Mathematics Center for Educational Programs which houses UMTYMP - our program for mathematically talented Minnesota youth.

Pay Range: $64,000 - 70,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for the position, please apply through MathJobs.org.

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