Assistant Research Professor

Search #: 499298

Work type: Full-time

Location: Storrs Campus

Categories: Faculty Temporary

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for an Assistant Research Professor beginning August 23, 2026. The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Bin Zou through domain interests such as actuarial science, mathematical finance, stochastic control, and machine learning. Potential research topics include stochastic (re) insurance games, time-inconsistent stochastic control, and machine learning in insurance and finance.

See  for recent research papers of Professor Zou.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state's flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington.

The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

UConn promotes the health and well‑being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges.

Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

The teaching load will consist of three courses per academic year or the equivalent. Research focus to complement Associate Professor Bin Zou and the Department of Mathematics' research mission.

• Earned Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by the appointment start date. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of research potential in Mathematics.
• Experience fostering student engagement and research success across varied backgrounds and learning needs.

• Research expertise that complements interests such as actuarial science, mathematical finance, stochastic control, and machine learning.
• Evidence of scholarly publications or conference presentations in relevant areas.

This is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure-track position for an initial duration of one year, renewable for up to two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2026. The successful candidate's academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn's regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499298, and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Research statement (up to two pages);
• Teaching statement (up to one page, including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and commitment to effective learning);
• Name and Contact information for 3 professional references.

Evaluation of applicants will begin in January 2026 and will continue until a candidate is found. For more information regarding the Department of Mathematics, please visit the department website…