Department of Mathematics

Faculty Openings

Andris A. Zoltners Professorship in Mathematics (tenured)

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for an appointment at the rank of tenured full professor to fill the newly endowed Andris A. Zoltners Professorship in Mathematics. A Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field is required. The target area is applied mathematics. We are expecting applications from candidates with an outstanding record of research accomplishment, internationally recognized stature, credentials suitable for immediate nomination as a Distinguished Professor, and great potential for future work.

Duties: Conduct research in mathematics, interact with faculty, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentor junior faculty, and participate in the governance of the Department, College, and University by serving on faculty committees.

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 statement,
  4. four letters of recommendation. Preferably one of the letters will discuss the candidate’s teaching
Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through www.mathjobs.org.

Direct all inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2013, and applications will be considered on a continuing basis until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics (tenure track)

The Mathematics Department at Purdue University invites applications for appointments in mathematics at the level of tenure track assistant professor for August 2013. Appointments will be made based on demonstrated research and teaching qualifications. Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field is required. The target areas are algebra and geometry (including topology), but outstanding candidates in all areas will be considered.

Duties: Conduct research in mathematics. Teach undergraduate and/or graduate mathematics courses.

Applications should be submitted online through www.mathjobs.organd should include

  1. the AMS cover sheet for academic employment,
  2. a curriculum vitae
  3. a research statement, and
  4. four 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 inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu. Applications are considered on a continuing basis but candidates are urged to apply by November 15, 2012. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics (tenure track/tenured)

The Mathematics Department at Purdue University invites applications for appointments in mathematics at the level of tenure track assistant professor or tenured associate professor for August 2013. Appointments will be made based on demonstrated research and teaching qualifications. Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field is required. The target areas are number theory and representation theory.

Duties: Conduct research in mathematics. Teach undergraduate and/or graduate mathematics courses. An associate professor hire would also mentor junior faculty and participate in the governance of the Department, College, and University by serving on faculty committees.

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 statement, and
  4. four 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 inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu. Applications are considered on a continuing basis but candidates are urged to apply by November 15, 2012. A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor

These three-year positions intended for recent Ph.D.s will commence August 2013 and are open to mathematicians who demonstrate exceptional research promise and a strong teaching record. Ph.D. in mathematics or related field by August 12, 2013 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 inquiries to goeke@math.purdue.edu.

Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until filled. Some offers will be made before the end of January 2013. A background check will be required for employment in these positions.

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