Department of Mathematics

Faculty Openings

Faculty Positions Available

Tenure/Tenure Track

The Departments of Mathematics and Biological Sciencesin the College of Science, Purdue University, invite applicants for a joint tenure-track faculty position in mathematical biology in the area of dynamical systems. The primary department of appointment will be the Department of Mathematics. Potential areas of research interests include:

  • Evolutionary dynamics and intervention and control in infectious diseases
  • Dynamics and modeling of cells and coupled systems of cells

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate discipline and some postdoctoral experience. The appointment will be made at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful applicant is expected to conduct research in mathematical biology to address fundamental questions in the areas listed above, teach undergraduate and/or graduate students, and participate in ongoing programs in the both departments.

Applications should be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society cover sheet for academic employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research description, and (4) between three and five letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through www.mathjobs.org.

Direct all application inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Golomb Assistant Professor (Visiting Assistant Professor)

These three-year positions intended for recent Ph.D.s will commence August 2010 and are open to mathematicians who demonstrate exceptional research promise and a strong teaching record. Ph.D. by August 16, 2010 is required. Applicants should have research interests in common with Purdue faculty.

Applications should be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the AMS cover sheet for academic employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research description, and (4) three letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through www.mathjobs.org

Direct all application inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and continue until filled. Some offers will be made before the end of January 2010.

Purdue University is an affirmative action/equal access/equal opportunity employer.