The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County(UMBC), invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship beginning in fall 2026. We particularly welcome candidates with research interests in numerical methods for the optimal control of partial differential equations.
The appointment is for a fixed term, but it is renewable upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in applied mathematics, with an emphasis on computational methods, or a closely related field, by the start date.
The successful candidate will pursue an active research program, collaborate with faculty, and seek external funding. The position includes a reduced teaching load.
Candidates should demonstrate expertise in at least two of the following areas: numerical analysis of partial differential equations, optimization, numerical linear algebra, and continuum mechanics.
Applicants should apply using: https://apply.interfolio.com/185228
Applicants should submit (a) a cover letter; (b) a curriculum vitae that includes publications; (c) a description of research interests and research plans; (d) two letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf; and (e) a brief teaching statement.
Applications will be reviewed after May 30, 2026. For best consideration, apply by May 27, 2026. Applications will be evaluated until a candidate is identified and the position is closed.
UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
