Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will work with Professor Peter Hintz on problems in the areas of geometric partial differential equations and general relativity. These include: linear and nonlinear stability problems and scattering theory on expanding spacetimes, including Milne and accelerated power law spacetimes; nonlinear scattering and asymptotics near Big Bang singularities.

Requirements

• Applicants must have recently completed a Ph.D. and have exceptional research potential.
• Candidates will be considered with background in the areas of hyperbolic PDEs and general relativity.
• Applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit an application through Mathjobs.org (mathjobs.org) with the following materials in order for the application to be complete: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, At least three reference letters submitted on Mathjobs.org (one letter must address in detail the candidate’s abilities as a teacher), Publication List, Research Statement, Teaching Statement
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching may be required.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees