Job Description

Posting Number

req24417

Department

Mathematics

Department Website Link

https://www.math.arizona.edu

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Subject to the availability of funding, the Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona welcomes applications for several Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. These appointments will begin in Fall 2026. The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year.
The department is seeking candidates with excellent research potential and a strong commitment to teaching, who will contribute to and benefit from the rich environment of the department. Members of the department create, communicate, and apply mathematics of the highest caliber through activities such as internationally recognized research and graduate education, award winning undergraduate programs, and extensive outreach to local schools. Over the last five years, a large percentage of the faculty has been awarded grants and contracts from external funding agencies, with total expenditures averaging about $3.4 million per year. Postdoctoral Research Associates will benefit from a robust program of professional development, see http://postdoc.math.arizona.edu for details.


Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!


The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Associate I will maintain an active research program. The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year. Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in mathematics or related fields. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/24/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Ali Gaona

520-621-2868

agaona@math.arizona.edu

Open Date

11/10/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Along with your application, CV, and Cover Letter, additional documents required to be submitted are:

(1) Research Statement*,

(2) Teaching Statement, and


(3) Publication List.

Note: Candidates should identify up to three faculty as potential mentors, and explain how their research can both benefit from, and enhance, our research endeavors within their Research Statement.

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