Paul Olum Postdoctoral Scholar (Mathematics)

UO HR Website • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

This postdoctoral position is named in honor of Paul Olum, an influential president of the University of Oregon from 1980 to 1989, known for expanding research institutes and academic programs at the UO. The Paul Olum postdoctoral scholar will have divided job duties between research and teaching. This position will pursue ongoing research in mathematics or statistics in consultation with their advisor. The exact nature of the research will depend upon the individual postdoc and advisor's research interests. Potential postdoctoral mentors and research interest are found on the mathematics department website: https://naturalsciences.uoregon.edu/mathematics/research (link opens in new window). In addition, this position will have a teaching load of 4 courses per year, which range from standard subjects like calculus or linear algebra, to other more advanced subjects, depending on the needs of the department and the interest and expertise of the instructor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month position for a postdoctoral faculty member (not tenure related) in the Department of Mathematics. This position is intended to start September 16, 2026, and is renewable for up to three years (first year, plus 2 renewals) based on needs and available funding.

Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics, statistics, or closely related field.
• A record of research excellence and clear potential for continued scholarly impact.
• Instructional experience
• Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge.
• Ability to design, conduct, and advance independent or collaborative research projects.
• Ability to communicate research and instructional content clearly in written and oral forms.
• Ability to perform duties reliability, behave ethically, and engage respectfully in academic and professional settings
• Ability to contribute to or lead projects, mentor others, and manage time and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of and adherence to ethical standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in responsible research conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Research interests that align with one or more potential postdoctoral mentors in the department

Responsibilities

• Pursue ongoing research in mathematics or statistics in consultation with their advisor
• Teaching load of 4 courses per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree