Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University, Department of Mathematics Position ID: ISU-DM [#27811] Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Position Type: Postdoctoral Position Location: Ames, Iowa 50011-2064, United States of America [map] Subject Area: Discrete Mathematics Salary Range: $58,656 Appl Deadline: 2025/12/31 11:59PM (posted 2025/12/05, listed until 2026/06/05) Position Description:   Apply     Position Description The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension to a third year. The expected start date is August 16, 2026, and the end date is May 31, 2028.   This opening is in discrete mathematics, aligning with the research interests of Prof. Bernard Lidický and Prof. Shira Zerbib. This includes graph theory, discrete geometry, topological combinatorics, extremal combinatorics, and flag algebras. The position has a 2-1 teaching load and a requirement to be involved with mentoring undergraduate students in research through the Iowa State Math Research Teams (ISMaRT, https://sites.google.com/view/ismart-iastate).  A complete application will consist of a cover letter, a current CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and three references. All applications received by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration.  Required Minimum Qualifications:   PhD in Mathematics or a closely related discipline obtained by appointment date.  Preferred Qualifications: Research interests in discrete mathematics Experience in teaching and mentoring students IMPORTANT: Applications must also be submitted online at https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Postdoc-Research-Associate—Discrete-Mathematics_R18219 Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities are encouraged to apply. Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Research statement Teaching statement Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site ) And anything else requested in the position description. Further Info: http://www.math.iastate.edu/ 515-294-0393   Search Committee Department of Mathematics 396C Carver Hall Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-2064

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