Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of Quantum Mathematics with a starting date of July 12026. This appointment will be from July 1 2026 until June 30 2027 with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent on performance and funding availability. This position does not include startup funding.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated research expertise in mathematics related to quantum physics broadly defined. This includes but is not limited to quantum aspects of algebra geometry and probability and quantum computing.

The successful candidate will be expected to further develop their independent research program and collaborate with faculty and undergraduate and graduate students working in areas related to quantum mathematics. The successful candidate will teach two courses per academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential in both research related to quantum mathematics and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and potential for such collaboration with other faculty at USU.
• Potential to enhance and extend the research directions within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Review of applications begins on Dec. 1 2025 with the position open until filled. For more information please contact search committee chair Dr. Nathan Geer (). Please see the department jobs website to view other available faculty and post-doc positions in the department.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Curriculum vitae (upload at the beginning of application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV)
2. Cover letter addressing fit with the mission of this position and existing departmental strengths (upload in Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10)
3. Research statement (upload in Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10). Please describe how your research aligns with the characteristics described in the above Description.
4. Teaching statement/philosophy (upload in Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10)
5. Three reference letters (to be submitted via the MathJobs link below) at least one of which can comment on the candidates teaching.

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