Departmental Postdocs and Research Associates

TheDepartment of Mathematicsat Michigan State Universityinvites applications for Fixed- Term Departmental Postdoctoral Research Associates (Postdocs) and Fixed-Term Research Associates with a starting date of Fall 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Associates (Postdocs) comprise the department Postdoctoral Fellows program. Postdoctoral Fellows contribute to the research and instructional mission of our unit. These are academic year appointed positions.

Fixed-Term Research Associates support the research activities of currently funded external research grants, as outlined in the grants statement of work and budget. These positions are either academic or annual year appointments.

All positions are benefits eligible and potentially renewable on an annual basis through Spring 2029, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential in research and teaching.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by August 10, 2026.Applications from all areas of mathematical research will be considered. Research Associates will be paired with faculty mentors with whom they have compatible research interests and will engage in our active instructional mentoring program.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statements on research and on teaching, and arrange for at least four (4) letters of recommendation to be submitted, one of which must specifically address the applicant's teaching experiences. It is helpful if the cover letter indicates if the applicant wishes to be considered by specific MSU faculty.

Applications must be submitted via mathjobs.org. Submit your application directly at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26921.

The evaluation process will begin on December 1, 2025, and review of applications will continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.