Post-Doctoral Scholar

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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 masters 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).

WPIs reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective private technological university and one of the nations 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 universitys 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 applicants research would benefit from the departments 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 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: $60000 $70000 per year based on related experience expertise and internal equity

FLSA STATUS

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 statusor 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 is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.