Postdoctoral Scholar

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Mathematics in Penn State's Eberly College of Science is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Karol Bacik in the areas of fluid dynamics and soft matter, conducting laboratory experiments in the Department’s Pritchard Laboratory, and developing data-driven mathematical models.

Education and Experience

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related area before starting the appointment, and have exceptional research potential. Candidates will be considered with background in the areas of fluid mechanics, soft matter, and complex systems. Experience with laboratory experiments is strongly preferred. Expertise in data-driven modeling will be valued, but not required.

Teaching may be required.

Additional Information:

Applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit an application through Mathjobs.org with the following materials 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

Penn State system limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials as needed to meet the 5-document limit.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted electronically by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.

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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.)

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