Pfeiffer Postdoctoral Instructor

Pfeiffer Postdoctoral Instructor in Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research

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The Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a full-time Pfeiffer Postdoctoral Instructor position. The initial appointment will be for two academic years and may berenewed for a third year. The term of appointment will begin onJuly 1, 2027. Pfeiffer Postdoctoral Instructors will teach undergraduate lecture courses each semester and conduct research in collaboration with afaculty mentor.

The Pfeiffer Postdoctoral Instructor position honors Professor Paul Pfeiffer ), a founding member ofthe Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research (CMOR). Candidates are expected to pursue research that aligns with the department’s research programs, with interdisciplinary research and collaboration strongly encouraged.

The Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research offers an outstanding and collaborative research environment with world-class expertise in continuous optimization,numerical linear algebra, partial differential equations, inverse problems, and large-scale stochastic systems. The department’s core strengths span applied analysis, high-performance computing,numerical methods for differential equations, operations research,and optimization. Faculty apply these mathematical and computational strengths to important interdisciplinary challenge sin areas including energy systems, medical imaging,neuroengineering, and climate modeling.

Interdisciplinary research is a fundamental aspect of the department’s program, providing opportunities for postdoctoral instructors to collaborate with faculty across a broad range of mathematical, computational, and application areas.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University comprises nine academic departments and more than 20engineering-related centers and institutes. Its teaching and research benefit from Rice’s collaborative environment and Houston’s strengths in energy, health care, medical research, space exploration, and technology.

Rice University is a private research university located in Houston, Texas. Rice provides a collaborative academic environment that supports excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Candidates must have received or completed the requirements for aPh.D. in Applied Mathematics on or after January 1, 2025, and have demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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