Associate Professor

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for multiple appointments in Mathematics at the level of Associate/Full Professor. These appointments would start in August 2023.

These positions come at a time of engaged leadership and growth in the College of Science – Purdue’s second-largest college, comprising the mathematical, physical and life sciences.  These positions are an important component of a large-scale interdisciplinary hiring effort across key strategic areas in the College, including mathematical and computational foundations, quantum computation, number theory and data science.  Research within the Department of Mathematics spans multiple areas of pure and applied mathematics and extends to collaborations with partners across science and engineering.  For more information about our department, see www.math.purdue.edu.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will combine an outstanding record of research excellence at the forefront of their discipline, with a commitment to effective and engaged teaching. Appointments will be made based on demonstrated research and teaching qualifications. Candidate must have a Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field. 

Preference will be given to outstanding applicants in the areas of

• Data Science
• Harmonic Analysis

A successful candidate is expected to maintain a vibrant research program supported by extramural funding, teach undergraduate and/or graduate mathematics courses to a diverse student body, supervise graduate students, mentor junior faculty, and participate in the governance of the department, the College of Science, and Purdue University by serving on faculty committees.

Purdue University, the College of Science, and the Department of Mathematics are committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values diversity and inclusion. Purdue University, the College of Science, and the Department of Mathematics are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.