Computational Mathematics Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Department
Department of Mathematics | College of Arts & Sciences
Responsibilities
The Department of Mathematics at Florida State University invites applications for the position of Sumners Endowed Chair of Mathematics. The Sumner's Professorship is named after Emeritus Professor of Mathematics De Witt Summers, who pioneered applications of Knot Theory to Biology. The search is for an open rank Professor position in all fields of Mathematics.
Responsibilities of this position includes teaching graduate-level Mathematics courses and advising graduate students on through their progress. The role also includes teaching some undergraduate Mathematical courses as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a doctoral degree or highest degree appropriate from an accredited institution in Mathematics or a related discipline and must have a demonstrated record of exceptional achievements in research, teaching, mentoring and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience working in one or several research areas that complement the existing research focus of the mathematics department.
Other Information
The Mathematics Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in pure, and several branches of applied mathematics. Currently, there are 40 faculty members, 9 postdoctoral scholars, and over a hundred graduate students specializing in pure, applied and computational mathematics, financial mathematics, biomathematics, and data science. There is a significant interaction among faculty members, postdocs, and students in all these areas of mathematics, as well as with other units within FSU.
Further information about the Department of Mathematics at Florida State University can be found by visiting the department's main webpage https://www.math.fsu.edu .
Contact Info
Dr. Ettore Aldrovandi, Department Chair
ealdrovandi@fsu.edu
University Information
Florida State University is one of two flagship research universities in the State University System of Florida and is ranked 21st among all public universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The university enrolls over 40,000 students on its main campus in Tallahassee, located in North Florida, with a population of approximately 210,000 residents. Tallahassee is adjacent to the Apalachicola National Forest and is about twenty-five miles from the Gulf, providing easy access to pristine beaches and other natural habitats. The city enjoys a warm climate, with an annual average high temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and an annual average low temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applications must include:
Letter of intent
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Research statement
Applications should be submitted electronically through https://www.mathjobs.org and, in addition, through the FSU Jobs website https://jobs.fsu.edu .
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis until the position is filled.
The anticipated start date of the position is August 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.