Job Openings
Two-Year Postdoctoral Position, Fall 2025
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY Department of Mathematics invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position beginning fall 2025, pending budget approval. The position can be renewed beyond the two-year period pending budget approval and satisfactory performance. The teaching commitment is three semester courses per year. Candidates must have a Ph.D., demonstrate potential for excellence in research, and display a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates in all areas of pure and applied mathematics will be considered. Applications from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.
The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service experiences, will increase Brandeis' reputation for academic excellence and better prepare its students for a pluralistic society.
Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of publications and four letters of recommendation, one of which addresses teaching effectiveness. Applications should be submitted through MathJobs.org. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2025.
At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging, and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.
Job Application Link: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26104
Postdoctoral Fellow Position with Professor Yangyang Wang
A postdoctoral fellow position is available at Brandeis University Department of Mathematics to work with Dr. Yangyang Wang on computational neuroscience. Potential research projects for the candidate include analyzing and modeling impact of neuromodulators on neural networks, neural control of breathing and disorders such as opioid-induced respiratory depression, homeostasis, and multi-scale dynamics. Modeling projects will involve close collaborations with experimentalists and data analysis of neural recordings.
The postdoctoral fellow will be able to participate in the vibrant academic life at Brandeis and in the Boston area. The successful applicant will join Department of Mathematics at Brandeis University and have strong ties to the Neuroscience Program, Volen National Center for Complex Systems and the Swartz Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. The position is for up to three years, with yearly reappointments contingent on funding and satisfactory progress. Postdocs are expected to participate in seminars and journal clubs, obtain mentoring experience, and apply for external awards during the first year.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field, including computational neuroscience, physics or engineering, prior to the start of appointment. Competitive candidates should have a strong background in dynamical systems and computational neuroscience, and be familiar with computational programming.
Applications should be submitted through MathJobs.org, and should consist of: (1) a cover letter that briefly comments on fit for the position; (2) CV; (3) research statement; (4) at least three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are submitted. The start date can be no later than 6/16/2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Yangyang Wang (yangyangwang@brandeis.edu)
Brandeis is a thriving, medium-sized university, ideally located in Waltham, which is a convenient twenty minutes from Boston — a hub of innovation and higher education. At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging, and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.
Job application link: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/24869