The Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee invites applications for one Postdoctoral Research Associate (non-tenure eligible) position in Mathematical Data Science with an appointment beginning Fall 2018. The successful candidate will work directly with Professor Vasileios Maroulas in the area of topological data analysis, computational statistics and applied probability. The position is a 12-month 100% research appointment renewable for one year, based upon annual performance. A PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent degree earned between May 1, 2016 and August 31, 2018 is required. Salary will be competitive. Candidates must apply via UTK Taleo system (https://hr.utk.edu/staff-positions/), and upload a cover letter, which indicates why this position is of interest to the applicant, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and publication list. At least three reference letters addressing research must be provided. Application deadline is January 5, 2018, but later applications may be considered. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is the flagship university in the Tennessee state higher education system. Knoxville is a diverse medium-sized city in the Tennessee Valley of East Tennessee with a relatively low cost of living. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.
