Department: Department of Mathematics & Statistics

College/Division: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $55,000

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of South Florida invites applications for a 12-month, full time, postdoctoral scholar position in Mathematics on our St. Petersburg campus beginning on August 7, 2025. Salary is $55,000.

A Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely-related field is required. The applicant must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Preference will be given to candidates who have received their Ph.D. in Mathematics within the last three years and whose research area is in symmetric cryptography, coding theory, design theory, finite geometry or a related field.

This position carries a one-year appointment with an annual teaching load of three (3) courses per year. The contract is renewable for up to two (2) additional years depending on available funding and satisfactory performance in both research and teaching. Information about the Department can be found on the website: http://math.usf.edu/ .

For research related questions: Please contact Dr Koelsch at koelsch@usf.edu
For questions related to the position at St Petersburg, please contact Dr Pendharkar at pendharkar@usf.edu

USF St. Petersburg

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38092

Posting Date: 10/24/2024

Application Deadline Date: 3/15/2025

How To Apply

Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to attach a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement and Teaching Statement as a single document. Applicants must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation (one of which must address the applicant's teaching record or potential) to be submitted for review through MathJobs.org

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. PLEASE SUBMIT THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE/RECOMMENDATION TO MATHJOBS.COM

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

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