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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 07, 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req27586
Department	Mathematics
Department Website Link	https://math.arizona.edu/
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona welcomes applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The appointments will begin in Fall 2027. The position is a year-to-year appointment, renewable for up to three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain an active research program and will benefit from a robust program of professional development. The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year. The department is seeking candidates with excellent research potential and a strong commitment to teaching, who will contribute to and benefit from the rich environment of the department. Members of the department create, communicate, and apply mathematics of the highest caliber through activities such as internationally recognized research and graduate education, award winning undergraduate programs, and extensive outreach to local schools. Over the last five years, a large percentage of the faculty has been awarded grants and contracts from external funding agencies, with total expenditures averaging about $3.4 million per year. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The Postdoctoral Research Associate will maintain an active research program. The normal teaching commitment is nine units per year, which is the equivalent of three one-semester courses per academic year. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	A Ph.D. in mathematics or related fields. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/16/2027
Contact Information for Candidates	Alejandra Gaona Administrative Associate agaona@arizona.edu 520-621-2868
Open Date	11/6/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please submit the following documents with your application: CV Cover Letter Research Statement* Teaching Statement List of Publications *Note: Candidates should identify up to three faculty as potential mentors, and explain how their research can both benefit from, and enhance, our research endeavors within their Research Statement.
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