Postdoctoral Fellow

Requisition #: A-98825-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Fellowship

School: Whiting School of Engineering

Department/Program: Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/98825

General Description

The Johns Hopkins University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics invites applicants for one or more positions as Postdoctoral Fellow. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. prior to their appointment start date, and no later than 12/31/22 and show definite promise in research and teaching. The teaching load will be at most one course each semester, and often as little as one course per year, depending on funding and needs of the department, so that the appointee will have ample time for research. The appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal, depending on funding availability.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with Prof. Maggioni on problems that include: analysis and algorithms on graphs, geometric analysis of high dimensional data sets, dynamic data sets, high-dimensional probability and approximation theory, applications to machine learning, applications to analysis of images, high-dimensional stochastic dynamical systems, model reduction, control.  A strong background in analysis, probability, computational mathematics, and at least one of the areas above, is required.

Applicants are asked to submit (a) an AMS standard coversheet; (b) a vita; (c) a description of research interests, and have at least three letters of recommendation submitted.

Applicants should apply using:  

http://apply.interfolio.com/98825

Additionally, the candidates should contact Prof. Maggioni via email ([email protected]), with a message containing "Postdoctoral Fellow" in the subject line, discussing any overlap of research interests with Prof. Maggioni.

Applications received by December 30th, 2021 will be guaranteed full consideration; early application is advisable.

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Pre-Employment Information

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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