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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geometric Optimization and Scientific Computing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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The appointment begins July 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Salary and other financial benefits are not specified in the post.

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Dec 2, 2026

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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About this position

The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in geometric optimization and scientific computing. The position is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, and begins July 1, 2027.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The postdoctoral scholar will work with the Principal Investigator on research at the intersection of optimization, geometry, scientific computing, machine learning, and data analysis. Potential projects include optimization for machine learning, geometric methods for data analysis, and efficient algorithms for learning and inverse problems. Research directions will be developed jointly, with opportunities for independent work.

The role offers close research mentorship, regular meetings, professional-development support, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students across related disciplines. The scholar will also teach and participate in the department’s applied mathematics community.

Applicants must apply through both the UNC website and MathJobs. Required materials include an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and three recommendation letters. If possible, at least one recommendation letter should address teaching experience. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive complete consideration; afterward, applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

For inquiries, contact Professor Shahar Kovalsky at [email protected] with “Postdoctoral Position” in the subject line.

Funding details

The appointment begins July 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Salary and other financial benefits are not specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, curriculum vitae, teaching statement describing teaching credentials and goals, research statement describing previous work and research interests, and three letters of recommendation, preferably including at least one addressing teaching experience. Candidates must apply both through the UNC website and MathJobs; the UNC website also requests a list of references. A postdoctoral background relevant to optimization, geometry, scientific computing, machine learning, data analysis, or inverse problems is appropriate, and applicants should be prepared to teach and participate in the applied mathematics community.

How to apply

Apply online through the UNC application portal and also submit the required materials through MathJobs. Upload the AMS Standard Cover Sheet, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and three recommendation letters; letters need only be uploaded to MathJobs. Applications received by December 1, 2026 receive complete consideration, with later applications reviewed until the position is filled.

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