Postdoctoral Fellow

Brown
University, Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in
Mathematics (ICERM )

These positions are intended for mathematical scientists at an early stage of their career (those who have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment)

Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship: ICERM has one opening for its 9-month appointment, commencing in September 2023. The Institute Postdoc will participate in the fall 2023 “Math + Neuroscience: Strengthening the Interplay Between Theory and Mathematics” semester program and remain as a researcher-in-residence during the spring 2024 semester.  ICERM will match the Institute Postdoc with a faculty mentor for the entire academic year. The Institute Postdoc receives a nine-month stipend of $60,000 with support for health insurance, and up to $1,600 in reimbursable research-related travel allowance.

Semester Postdoctoral Fellowships: ICERM has five openings for its semester-long positions. These appointments are intended for those who would like to participate in the fall 2023 semester program: “ Math + Neuroscience: Strengthening the Interplay Between Theory and Mathematics”.  ICERM will match Semester Postdocs with faculty mentors for the duration of the fall semester. ICERM Semester Postdocs receive a stipend over four months of $30,000 with support for health insurance,  and up to $800 in reimbursable research-related travel allowance.

Learn more about ICERM’s Fall 2023 Semester Program: 
Math + Neuroscience: Strengthening the Interplay Between Theory and Mathematics

Eligibility: applicants must have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment. The research statement must clearly indicate interest in the fall semester program, whether the application is for the Institute (9 month) or Semester (4 month) postdoctoral fellowship (or both), and how the applicant’s research interests relate to the scientific goals of the “ Math + Neuroscience: Strengthening the Interplay Between Theory and Mathematics” semester program topic. If applying for the Institute postdoc position, the research statement should also outline research plans for work to be done as “researcher-in-residence” during the spring 2023 semester.  Documentation of completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree in mathematics or a related area by the start of the appointment is required. 

For full consideration , applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae (including publication list), research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received before January 4, 2023.

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