Employment
Contents:
- Tenure and Tenure-Track Positions
- Open rank positions in mathematics
- Climate Cluster: Faculty Position in Data Science and Applied Mathematics
- Faculty Position in Climate and Applied Mathematics at the Courant Institute
- Faculty Positions (open-rank) in Atmosphere Ocean Science and Mathematics - NYU Courant
- NYU Shanghai Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions in Mathematics
- Postdoctoral and Visitor Programs
- Clinical Faculty Positions
Tenure and Tenure-Track Positions:
Open rank positions in mathematics
The department of Mathematics at the Courant Institute is calling for applications for a faculty position in mathematics, to begin in September 2023, at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor level. Applications in all areas of mathematics including applied mathematics, scientific computing and mathematics of machine learning are welcome. The department of Mathematics at Courant offers an outstanding scholarly environment for mathematical and interdisciplinary research with a long and world-renowned tradition in both pure and applied mathematics and in bridging between them. Mathematics at Courant benefits from the proximity of the Computer Science department within the Courant Institute as well as the cross-disciplinary Center of Data Science at NYU.
The Courant institute is strongly committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. Please apply via Interfolio here: apply.interfolio.com/114822
Applications received before November 15 will be given full consideration.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Mathematics, or a related field. Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- Publication List
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers)
Climate Cluster: Faculty Position in Data Science and Applied Mathematics
The Center for Data Science (CDS) and the Department of Mathematics within the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences seeks candidates for one (1) open-rank joint faculty position, anticipated to begin in September 2023. Faculty members are expected to be outstanding scholars and to participate in teaching at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral.
We seek to develop our strength at the interface between machine learning and science, leveraging advances in data science. Machine learning has the possibility of transforming our ability to model multi-scale physics, chemistry and biology. We are particularly focused on expanding in the area of data science for physics applications (e.g., fluid dynamics, climate science) and computational applied sciences with machine learning. Exceptional candidates from other data-science relevant areas will be considered as well. Successful candidates could potentially hold cross appointments with physics.
This search is part of a cluster hire in Predicting Climate Change and its Impacts: From the Global to Urban Scale that includes the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Civil and Urban Engineering in the Tandon School of Engineering, and the Center for Data Science. Advances in climate science prediction will require transformative developments in and between mathematics, data science, computer science, physics, engineering and geoscience. More information about this cluster, and NYU’s broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found on the Faculty Cluster Initiative, and Cluster Proposals pages. Additional faculty positions will be advertised as part of the cluster, with the intention of creating a diverse, inter-disciplinary cohort to devise cutting-edge research and curricular development. Inquiries about this position and its role within the cluster should be addressed to climateclusterhire@nyu.edu.
CDS is the focal point for NYU’s university-wide initiative in data science and statistics, established 9 years ago, and one of the country’s leading data science research and training facilities. CDS is a vibrant space with about 21 jointly appointed faculty and 10 associated faculty across computer science, mathematics, engineering, neuroscience, linguistics, politics, psychology, physics, biology and business; a list of affiliated faculty spanning a wide range of NYU’s schools and departments, a highly successful undergraduate and Master’s programs, and one of the first Data Science PhD programs. CDS’s research focuses on tools and methods at the intersection between applied mathematics, data science, high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, optimization, and several data-driven application areas.
The Courant Institute’s Mathematics Department is a world-renowned center for applied mathematics (including math for data science and machine learning), scientific computing, PDEs, analysis, probability, geometry and other fields. Courant is also the home of NYU’s department of Computer Science, which is a leader in machine learning and AI, among other fields.
CDS and the Courant Institute (both Math and CS) host vibrant interdisciplinary PhD programs and a number of faculty hold joint appointments at the Center for Data Science and the Courant Institute.
Qualifications
PhD in applied math and/or applied physics or a related quantitative field is required.
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter, CV, a short statement of your research and teaching interests, and at least three confidential recommendation letters. We encourage applicants to include a brief statement describing how your research, teaching, and service contributes to diversity and inclusion.
Applications and supporting documents received by Friday, December 16 will receive full consideration.
Please submit your application via the Climate Cluster Position Interfolio application page.
Faculty Position in Climate and Applied Mathematics at the Courant Institute, NYU | Cluster | Open rank (tenured/tenure-track)
The Center for Atmosphere Ocean Science (CAOS), a unit of the Department of Mathematics within the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, seeks candidates for an open-rank faculty position, anticipated to begin in September 2023. The default appointment is at the Assistant Professor level, but higher rank appointments may be possible for exceptional candidates.
This search is part of a cluster hire in Predicting Climate Change and its Impacts: From the Global to Urban Scale that includes the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Civil and Urban Engineering in the Tandon School of Engineering, and the Center for Data Science. Advances in climate science prediction will require transformative developments in and between mathematics, data science, computer science, physics, engineering and geoscience. More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here, and here. Additional faculty positions will be advertised as part of the cluster, with the intention of creating a diverse, inter-disciplinary cohort to devise cutting-edge research and curricular development. Inquiries about this position and its role within the cluster should be addressed to climateclusterhire@nyu.edu.
The CAOS group focuses on the intersection between applied mathematics and climate science to solve some of the most challenging problems in atmosphere-ocean science. CAOS hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program within the Courant Institute. The Courant Institute’s Mathematics Department is a world-renowned center for applied mathematics, scientific computing, PDEs, analysis, probability, and other fields. Courant is also the home of NYU’s Department of Computer Science, which is a leader in scientific computing and machine learning, among other fields.
The ideal candidate should have a research portfolio in the broad areas of quantitative atmosphere and ocean science, including but not limited to regional or global climate modeling, multi-scale dynamics, high-performance simulation, dynamical system modeling (data-driven and model/theory-based), or climate variability and change.
The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate and connect with other scientists; build a vibrant, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program that addresses scientific questions of fundamental significance in climate science; and provide high-quality teaching, mentor students, and advance equity, and inclusion.
New York University is situated in Greenwich Village, one of the most vibrant and family-friendly neighborhoods in the City of New York.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Oceanic Science, Mathematics (or a related field) is required.
Application Instructions
Please include a CV, a statement of research interest, a teaching statement, a statement that summarizes your past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, or mentoring, as well as a list of at least three references who could provide a letter on your behalf upon request.
Applications should be submitted through Interfolio.com via this link: apply.interfolio.com/116254. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
Faculty Positions (open-rank) in Atmosphere Ocean Science and Mathematics - NYU Courant
The Center for Atmosphere Ocean Science (CAOS), a unit of the Department of Mathematics within the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, seeks candidates for several open rank tenure/tenure-track faculty positions, anticipated to begin in September 2023. Appointments may be made at either a junior or senior level.
The CAOS group focuses on the intersection between applied mathematics and climate science to solve some of the most challenging problems in atmosphere ocean science. CAOS also hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program within the Courant Institute, a world-renowned center for applied mathematics, scientific computing, PDEs, analysis, probability, machine learning, and other fields.
All areas of atmosphere ocean science will be considered. Ideal candidates will combine fundamental research in the climate sciences with an abiding interest in the development of novel mathematical and computational methods and strategies. Examples of the latter include nonlinear multi-scale dynamics, probabilistic methods, high-performance simulation, and dynamical system modeling (both data-driven and model/theory-based).
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in atmosphere ocean science, mathematics, or a related field is required.
Application Instructions
Please include a CV, a statement of research interest, a teaching statement, a statement that summarizes your past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, or mentoring, and a list of at least three references who could provide a letter on your behalf upon request. Applications should be submitted through Interfolio.com via the direct link below. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
NYU Shanghai Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions in Mathematics
NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for Tenured or Tenure-Track positions in Mathematics. The searches are open — not restricted to any field within mathematics and all levels of seniority (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) will be considered. We particularly welcome applications in Algebra/Geometry, Analysis/Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics/Scientific Computing or Mathematical Physics/Probability. The Mathematics group at NYU Shanghai is built with the collaboration and help of the Courant Institute and affiliations with the Courant Institute will be encouraged.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in Mathematics, or a related field (or expect it by the start date of September 2023).
Candidates must submit:
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Cover Letter
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CV
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Statement on current/future research interests
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Statement on teaching interests
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Electronic copies of up to 3 select preprint/publications
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Candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank should arrange for the submission of at least three letters of reference plus an additional letter addressing the teaching experience. Applications may be received until December 1, 2022. Review of applications will begin on November 21, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, follow this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/113439. If you have any questions, please email the NYU Shanghai NY Office of Faculty Recruitment at shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu.
Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions with respect to research start-up funds and compensation, and they include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may in certain cases have the opportunity to spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU Global Network, engaging in both research and teaching.
Postdoctoral and Visitor Programs:
Courant Instructorships
Courant Instructorships are highly competitive postdoctoral positions for recent PhDs. The positions consist of half teaching and half research. Candidates must have a degree in mathematics or an affiliated field. These appointments last up to three years, and carry a teaching load of one course per semester. Applications for Courant Instructorships are due by December 1, 2022 for the following academic year. Please submit applications via Interfolio using this link: apply.interfolio.com/112235
Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate/Ocean Physics and Machine Learning in the Mathematics department at NYU Courant
Seeking Expression of Interest from postdoctoral researchers interested in Climate/Ocean Physics and Machine Learning in the Mathematics department at NYU Courant.
This position is for postdoctoral researchers and does not include teaching responsibilities.
NYU Courant's Center for Atmosphere Ocean Science is seeking outstanding researchers with strong physical insight and analytical ability to join the research group of Prof. Laure Zanna. Some of our recent work includes: ocean dynamics and climate change, air-sea interactions, predictability in mid-latitudes and stochastic parameterizations of turbulent ocean processes. We are primarily interested in researchers who can incorporate ideas and tools from machine learning to solve fundamental problems in ocean/climate dynamics and modeling.
The possible project topics include: assessing the predictability of climate phenomena, improving subgrid-scale parameterizations, the inference of climate variables/processes from sparse data (e.g. paleoproxy or satellite data), uncertainty quantification to ensemble simulations. The earliest that this position will begin is September 2019. These positions are full time appointments initially for one year and renewable conditional on satisfactory performance and funding.
The Center for Atmosphere Ocean Science is a unit of the department of Mathematics, within the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. NYU Courant is a highly respected institute for cutting-edge research and advanced training in applied mathematics and computer science. NYU Courant has strong links with the NYU Center for Data Science (CDS), home for the NYU Moore-Sloan Data Science Environment. NYU Courant is in the very heart of the world's leading artistic and financial center in downtown Manhattan.
The review of applications will start July 1, 2019 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Qualifications
Completion of Ph.D. in physical, mathematical, computational science or related disciplines by the start date.
Application Instructions
Please apply via Interfolio using this link.
Please follow instructions in the Interfolio application and upload the following documents:
- A brief cover letter (no more than (1) one page)
- Your Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
- Your research statement (up to 2 pages). The statement must include your research to date and a research proposal for the current position. All proposals should be motivated by key scientific questions in climate/ocean dynamics and broadly fit within the research interests of the group.
- Three (3) reference letters
- One (1) representative publication
Other Postdoctoral Positions
There are additional postdoctoral positions supported by research grants. For our general application for Postdoctoral Associates in Mathematics, please apply via Interfolio using this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/113829.
Clinical Faculty Positions:
The NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences seeks to fill Clinical Faculty positions in mathematics at its Washington Square and Brooklyn campuses.
The primary responsibilities will be:
- teaching and coordinating entry level courses through multivariable calculus and linear algebra
- training and evaluating new instructors and teaching assistants
- curriculum development and assessment
- other responsibilities related to the undergraduate program
Applicants must have a strong background in advanced mathematics, including a Ph.D in math or a math-related field, as well as experience in and knowledge about undergraduate teaching, learning, and curricular issues.
The supporting material for an application must contain the following:
- Three confidential letters of recommendation, including one that focuses on your teaching
- Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter discussing how this position relates to your overall career plans
- A teaching portfolio
- Secondary Requirement: 15 minute video (optional)
Please note that the review of applications will begin immediately but should be completed by May 15, 2022. This Clinical Faculty position is not a tenure track position. These are typically 3 year contracts that are potentially renewable. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Please submit applications via Interfolio using this link (http://apply.interfolio.com/104148) Please submit your application using Interfolio. For full consideration, please apply by April 30, 2022.
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