Mathematics
The St. Olaf College Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science is seeking candidates for a two-year post-doctoral position in applied or computational mathematics starting 9/1/2012. Partial funding for the position is provided by National Science Foundation funded project (Award # 1045015) to support the St. Olaf Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) (www.stolaf.edu/academics/cir/). The CIR is a nationally recognized program that pairs faculty and students in the mathematical sciences with faculty and students from other disciplines "to share in the excitement and challenge of working across the traditional academic boundaries to collaborate on research."
The CIR post-doctoral fellow will teach two undergraduate courses and continue to pursue their own research program. All areas of applied mathematics will be considered, with preference for individuals with connections to the natural sciences. Highest consideration will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching in an environment that fosters collaborative student-faculty research. The ideal candidate will have a recent (within two years of 9/1/2012) PhD in the mathematical sciences or in the natural sciences with a strong mathematical background. Salary and benefits are competitive and include summer support and a professional development fund. This position is open only to US citizens or permanent residents.
Applications must be submitted online, through http://www.mathjobs.org. Applicants must also register with St. Olaf College's Human Resources Office, at https://jobs.stolaf.edu/postings/
A completed application (on-line at http://www.mathjobs.org) includes:
* A letter of application, which discusses why this post-doctoral position supports your career goals
* A current curriculum vitae
* Graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable)
* Three letters of reference (at least one must directly address teaching)
* Separate statements on teaching philosophy and research program. Your research statement should indicate ways in which
undergraduates can be included in your work.
* Registration with Human Resources (on-line at https://jobs.stolaf.edu/postings).
DEADLINE: Review of applications will be ongoing, but we strongly suggest all material be submitted by January 15th, 2012 to ensure full consideration.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions about this position may be directed to Matthew Richey, Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, at richeym@stolaf.edu
OTHER INFORMATION: The mathematics program at St. Olaf College is among the largest and most successful at American undergraduate institutions. In 2012, St. Olaf will graduate over 90 mathematics majors (the 2nd largest major at the college), 30 statistics concentrators, and 10 computer science majors. With many majors to serve, we regularly offer advanced applied courses such as Partial Differential Equations, Operations Research, Applied Seminars, and the Mathematics Practicum
Over the last twenty years, St. Olaf has been the nation's leading undergraduate origin of Ph.D.'s in the mathematical sciences.
In a typical summer 10-15 students do supported summer research with department faculty. The department has nearly 20 faculty members with expertise in algebraic topology, complex analysis, graph theory, group theory, logic, mathematics education, mathematical biology, mathematical physics, operations research, partition theory, real analysis, logic programming, reliable real time systems, computer graphics, statistics and biostatistics.
Our department is proud to be the home of three outstanding programs in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. While maintaining disciplinary rigor, we seek interactions and synergy among the three programs. Opportunities abound for collaborative research, especially involving undergraduates. Please visit the department web page at www.stolaf.edu/depts/mscs and navigate from there to the three different programs.
St. Olaf College is an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts college that is home to 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. St. Olaf is located in Northfield, MN , a town of 20,000 residents 35 miles from the vibrant and culturally rich metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in candidates who will support and further the mission of our diverse community.
