Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for one or more Research Training Group Postdoctoral Scholar positions, with an expected start date of August 16th, 2024. These positions are supported by an NSF Research Training Group grant focused on discrete mathematics, https://sites.google.com/view/rtgisu/. These three-year appointments have duties that include conducting research, participating in the activities of the discrete mathematics group, such as taking an active part in seminars and research related events of the group, teaching load of one course per semester, and leading a research group with graduate and undergraduate students annually. This position is subject to availability of funding.  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Mathematics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Discrete Mathematics or related area.

• Experience teaching and mentoring students.

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
October 10, 2023

Posting Close Date:
October 9, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R13174