Postdoctoral Research Associate - Applied Mathematics

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Baylor Mathematics Department is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on an NSF-funded project focused on the Irksome project, a high-level, Firedrake-based software package for time-stepping finite element discretizations of partial differential equations. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the principal investigator, Dr Robert Kirby, and a team of students seeking to develop new features within Irksome.

A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, computer/computational science, or a related discipline and knowledge of finite element methods and scientific computing is required. Prior experience with high-level finite element packages such as FEniCS or Firedrake will be especially helpful.

This assignment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

A complete application will include the following:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 references

Please see mathjobs.org for additional required materials.

What you will do:

• Develop features within Irksome
• Develop and optimize advanced solvers
• Apply Irksome to challenging problems
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Analyze data and prepare reports; develop recommendations based on results
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What you can expect:

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Job info:

• Job Identification 20384
• Job Category Staff
• Degree Level Doctorate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1410 S 4th Street, Waco, TX, 76706, US