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Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Topology & Geometry

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics of the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 12-month, full-time, Postdoctoral Scholar position to begin August 7, 2025. This position carries a teaching load of three courses per year.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely-related field. The degree must be conferred by the appointment start date. Applicant must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. Preference will be given to candidates who have received their Ph.D. within the last three years and whose research area is in symplectic, contact, low dimensional topology, geometry.

The contract is renewable for up to two additional years dependent upon available funding and satisfactory performance in both research and teaching. Information about the department can be found on the website: http://www.math.usf.edu.

Review of applications will continue until position is filled. However, preference will be given to those candidates who submit their application materials by January 6, 2025.

Applications must be submitted to http://employment.usf.edu (Job ID 38209). Required documentation, submitted as a SINGLE document, includes a Cover Letter, CV, a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and a Statement of Research. In addition, candidates should have at least three letters of recommendation submitted through MathJobs.org.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact Denise L. Marks (813-974-9747/denise@usf.edu), a minimum of five working days in advance.