NSF Postdoctoral Associates
(Visiting Faculty Positions)

The probability group at Cornell invites applications from recent Ph.D. recipients for postdoc positions (visiting assistant professors) beginning July 1, 2010. These positions are funded each year by Cornell University and a Research Training Grant from the National Science Foundation. The usual term is two years, with a two-course annual teaching load. The salary is $50,000 plus $10,000 supplemental summer support per year.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who have held a Ph.D. for less than 18 months or will complete their Ph.D. requirements by the position start date. The department actively encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Deadline for applications: January 1, 2010.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply electronically through MathJobs.org (www.mathjobs.org). For full consideration, please submit an application with all supporting materials by the deadline stated above. Successful candidates will be invited for interviews in late January or early February.

Applications must include the following:

• curriculum vitae
• research statement
• 4 reference letters, at least one of which should address in some depth the teaching experience and ability of the candidate

Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through MathJobs.org. If they are unable to do so, they may send their letters to the following address: Recruiting Committee, Department of Mathematics, Malott Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4201 USA; math_recruit@cornell.edu.

Cornell is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Last modified:October 15, 2009