Assistant Professor - Mathematics

The University of Massachusetts Boston • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Mathematics starting September 1, 2026. The research area of interest is in applied mathematics with a preferred emphasis in Theoretical and Computational Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, and/or Mathematical Molecular Biology. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests which promote synergy and collaboration with the current department and college faculty. Although we are primarily interested in hiring an applied mathematician with one of the above specializations, exceptional candidates from other areas are encouraged to apply. The mathematics department is part of the College of Science and Mathematics which encompasses six departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, and includes interdisciplinary PhD programs providing a rich environment for research mentoring and collaboration. State-of-the-art research computing facilities, including several high-performance computing clusters, are available to UMass Boston researchers. Partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions and industry research laboratories in the Greater Boston area offer substantial opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate must possess a PhD degree in mathematics, statistics or related fields and must have a robust research program and strong potential to secure extramural funding. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to expand and strengthen the research within the department and college. All candidates must exhibit a clear commitment to advancing the university's teaching mission through their participation in on-going student success initiatives in the department and the university. The successful candidate will also have the capacity to contribute to broad departmental and college service. A teaching load reduction to root a strong research program will be provided.

Requirements

• PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, or related fields.
• Robust research program.
• Strong potential to secure extramural funding.
• Commitment to advancing the university's teaching mission.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional candidates from other areas of mathematics are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in applied mathematics with a focus on Theoretical and Computational Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, and/or Mathematical Molecular Biology.
• Promote synergy and collaboration with current department and college faculty.
• Expand and strengthen research within the department and college.
• Participate in ongoing student success initiatives.
• Contribute to broad departmental and college service.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art research computing facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development through partnerships and collaborations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree