Assistant Professor

The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applications for atenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level tobegin August 2027. We seek candidates working in computational mathematics or physical applied mathematics (nonlinear waves,dynamical systems, applied partial differential equations) tosustain and grow the department's long-standing strengths in these areas. We are especially interested in candidates whose research connects to modern methods and applications, including machine learning/artificial intelligence and quantum science.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Applied Mathematics is home to a diverse and energetic faculty and staff. Our 21 tenured and tenure-track faculty work on areas that span computational mathematics,nonlinear mathematics including nonlinear dynamics and waves,mathematical biology, physical applied mathematics, probability,and statistics and data sciences. The Department sits at the crossroads of the university's two largest colleges, being rosteredin the College of Arts and Sciences while teaching students in the College of Engineering.

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Academics |Applied Mathematics | University of Colorado Boulder. This placement between the two colleges provides opportunities for faculty to easily build collaborations across a wide range of disciplines.

Faculty are expected to do research, teaching, and service according to a 40%, 40%, 20% split, respectively. The successful candidate will develop and conduct an independent,externally-fundable research program in computational mathematicsor physical applied mathematics; contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including courses such as numerical analysis,convex and non-convex optimization, theoretical machine learning,dynamical systems, nonlinear waves, partial differential equations,and asymptotic methods; and advise graduate students.

We seek candidates who can make significant contributions totheir scholarly discipline and who are strong teachers. This position requires a dedication to teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs and to developing and conducting an innovativeindependent research program. The department serves a large andvaried student body across two colleges, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

$115,000 — $130,000:
Candidates may expect starting salarieswithin the posted range depending upon accomplishments includingpublication record, external funding, and years of experience in acomparable faculty position within this field. Start up funding, arecruitment incentive, and a moving allowance may be available tothe successful candidate per department guidelines.

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Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field by the start date of the position.

We seek candidates with a strong research record in computational mathematics or physical applied mathematics (e.g., nonlinear waves,dynamical systems, applied partial differential equations,asymptotic methods, and mathematical physics more broadly),together with excellent teaching and communication skills.

Postdoctoral research experience; teaching experience; and…