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Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Mathematics
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Research / Scientific
Job Description
Applications are invited for one Postdoctoral Associate position with the Department of
Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Yingda Cheng on computational methods and modeling for kinetic equations. The research conducted will involve development of numerical methods, development and analysis of reduced order models and machine learning techniques for kinetic equations arising from plasma and neutron transport.
The position will be based at Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg, VA. The postdoc will have a teaching load of 2 classes per year. The position is for two years, and can be renewed for a third year pending satisfactory performance.
Required Qualifications
A PhD in Mathematics or an equivalent area, and with a strong background in numerical analysis and scientific computing. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
Strong background in the development and/or application of numerical methods for partial differential equations.
Experience in implementation of numerical methods.
Interest and experience in at least one application from the areas mentioned above.
Ability to work with others in an interdisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the scientific computing library and parallel programming.
Experience with writing scientific articles.
Experience with writing scientific machine learning.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40 hours - exempt position
Review Date
December 1, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.
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