Position Description

Paul Olum Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Mathematics

This postdoctoral position is named in honor of Paul Olum, an influential president of the University of Oregon from 1980 to 1989, known for expanding research institutes and academic programs at the UO. The Paul Olum postdoctoral scholar will have divided job duties between research and teaching. This position will pursue ongoing research in mathematics or statistics in consultation with their advisor. The exact nature of the research will depend upon the individual postdoc and advisor's research interests.

In addition, this position will have a teaching load of 4 courses per year, which range from standard subjects like calculus or linear algebra, to other more advanced subjects, depending on the needs of the department and the interest and expertise of the instructor.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month position for a postdoctoral faculty member (not tenure related) in the Department of Mathematics. This position is intended to start September 16, 2025, and is renewable for up to three years (first year, plus 2 renewals) based on needs and available funding.

Application Process: Candidates are asked to apply online at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24921 by submitting a standard AMS cover page, cover letter, CV, research statement, at least three letters of recommendation concerning research, and one letter of recommendation concerning teaching. The cover letter should name at least one University of Oregon faculty member who may be interested in the candidate’s work.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024.

The UO Mathematics Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and strongly encourage women faculty, faculty of color, and faculty with disabilities to apply. We are especially interested in candidates who can support our work in mentoring, research, teaching, and outreach with women, first-generation students, communities of color, and other underrepresented groups. All applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will contribute to this work.

The Department of Mathematics is a diverse and growing department with strengths in Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Biology, Number Theory, Representation Theory, Topology, and Probability.  The department has a thriving Ph.D. program with approximately 65 graduate students, 33 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 8 postdocs, and 14 lecturers. We particularly welcome applications from scholars who are from populations historically under-represented in the academy, and/or who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.