Post-Doctoral Scholar

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** JOB TITLE
** Post-Doctoral Scholar
** LOCATION
* * Worcester
* * DEPARTMENT NAME
** Mathematical Sciences
** DIVISION NAME
** Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for anticipated postdoc positions in mathematical science to begin in the Summer of 2026. All areas of mathematics and statistics are welcome. The successful applicants are expected to work with the mathematical sciences faculty in the department and develop a robust research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the department.

Candidates can also participate with WPI’s growing interdisciplinary programs, including Data Science and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics, or related area. The appointment will be for up to three years with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance.
** JOB DESCRIPTION
** The department has over 40 faculty and postdocs. Our undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics have approximately 100 students and our graduate programs have over 100 students. At the graduate level, we have several master’s programs (Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Industrial Mathematics) and we offer PhDs in Mathematical Sciences and Statistics. The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and for its successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry, with a Center for Industrial Mathematics and Statistics (CIMS).WPI's

reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience.

WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. One hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation. The UMass Chan Medical School is also near WPI.Qualified applicants should
** submit*
* **** a
* * single pdf
** that contains (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae (3) a teaching statement and (4) a statement of research objectives that includes a section on how the applicant's research would benefit from the department's research activities and identifies potential collaborators or mentors within the department.

Additionally, four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching experience or potential, should be sent to ma-chair with the applicant name and position being applied to in the subject line.

Applications will be read as they are received, and all complete applications received by January 20, 2026, will be guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 per year based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
** FLSA STATUS
** United States of America (Exempt)
** WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
** WPI is a dynamic, inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students committed to collaboration that sparks innovation to benefit the world. With competitive and comprehensive benefits—including health insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, work-life balance—and a culture that fosters growth, WPI empowers employees to thrive personally and professionally.
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