Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for a two year postdoctoral position(s) with possible extension to a third year subject to availability of funding. The expected start date is August 16, 2024.

This opening is in Discrete Mathematics aligning with research interests of Prof. Steve Butler, Prof. Shira Zerbib, or Prof. Bernard Lidicky. This includes combinatorial matrix theory, graph and hypergraph theory, spectral graph theory, discrete geometry, topological combinatorics, and extremal combinatorics.

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).  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Mathematics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Experience in Discrete Mathematics
• 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 11, 2023

Posting Close Date:
December 14, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R13187