Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Mathematics

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Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Mathematics – NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is currently accepting applications for several postdoctoral fellow positions in Mathematics, with appointments starting preferably in Spring or Fall 2025 (pending budgetary approval). The fellows will be part of the Mathematics area at NYU Shanghai, which operates in collaboration with the Courant Institute and interacts with East China Normal University. The areas of expertise of possible mentors in the group are mainly Probability Theory, Partial Differential Equations, and Applied Mathematics. However, exceptional candidates with different research interests will also be considered.

Successful applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral positions are commonly offered for two years and are potentially renewable for an additional year; they incur a teaching load of two recitations per semester. Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement on current/future research interests
• Statement of teaching interests
• List of publications

Applicants should also enter the names and email addresses of at least three referees. Each referee will be contacted to upload a reference letter through Interfolio.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/153589.

If you have any questions, please email the NYU Shanghai NY Office of Faculty Recruitment at [email protected].