Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Mathematics

Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of Quantum Mathematics, with a starting date of July 1, 2026. This appointment will be from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on performance and funding availability. This position does not include startup funding.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated research expertise in mathematics related to quantum physics, broadly defined. This includes, but is not limited to, quantum aspects of algebra, geometry and probability and quantum computing.

The successful candidate will be expected to further develop their independent research program and collaborate with faculty and undergraduate and graduate students working in areas related to quantum mathematics. The successful candidate will teach two courses per academic year.

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential in both research related to quantum mathematics and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics.

• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and potential for such collaboration with other faculty at USU.
• Potential to enhance and extend the research directions within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Review of applications begins on Dec. 1, 2025, with the position open until filled. For more information please contact search committee chair Dr. Nathan Geer (nathan.geer). Please see the department jobs website to view other available faculty and post‑doc positions in the department.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae (upload at the beginning of application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”)
• Cover letter addressing fit with the mission of this position and existing departmental strengths (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”)
• Research statement (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”). Please describe how your research aligns with the characteristics described in the above Description.
• Teaching statement/philosophy (upload in Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”)
• Three reference letters (to be submitted via the Math Jobs link below), at least one of which can comment on the candidate's teaching).

All application materials, except for reference letters, must be provided through the USU Jobs site:

Reference letters must be provided via Math Jobs at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./27577

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Advertised Salary Minimum $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

* updated 09/2025

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