The J. H. Wilkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship fosters cutting-edge research in applied mathematics and scientific computing. This is one of the most prestigious fellowships at Argonne National Laboratory and is the longest-running such postdoctoral fellowship at the national laboratories.

The fellowship is intended to encourage scientists engaged in trailblazing research in scientific computing and to catalyze long-term research careers in applied mathematics.

Argonne provides a collaborative, open-science environment where scientists from various disciplines are engaged in solving challenging fundamental and practical problems. We value and strive for diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At Argonne, one also has access to extreme-scale computing and experimental facilities.

The appointment is for one year and may be renewed for another year. The benefits of the appointment include a highly competitive salary and a generous professional allowance. For additional details, including past recipients, see https://www.anl.gov/mcs/wilkinson .

We are seeking applications from candidates who:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of methods in applied and computational mathematics or computational statistics
• Have knowledge of the physical sciences and advanced scientific computing
• Have experience and skills in interdisciplinary research involving mathematicians, computer scientists, and discipline scientists
• Have collaborative skills, including the ability to work well with students and scientists at other laboratories and universities.

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• Candidates must have received a recent Ph.D. (within the last 0-3 years, and must be completed prior to the beginning of the appointment)
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Application materials:

• The application must include a single PDF consisting of:
• A curriculum vitae (including publications, significant presentations, and links to preprints and software)
• A research proposal for a two-year self-directed research program (this should include a description of how this program builds on the applicant's current research and interests)

During the application process, applicants must also provide contact information for three non-Argonne scientists who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

Application timeline:

• To receive full consideration, applications and letters must be submitted by December 1, 2023
• Application materials will be reviewed between December 2, 2023 through January 15, 2024
• The selection process is expected to conclude in late winter/early spring of 2024

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