Open-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Elaine M. Hubbard Chair in Mathematics

Overview

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About the School of Mathematics at Georgia Tech

The School of Mathematics faculty instruct students from across campus, including undergraduate and graduate students. Its faculty carry out research in a wide variety of Mathematical Sciences. The School is a key partner in several programs at Georgia Tech, including PhD programs in Bioinformatics, Quantitative Biosciences, Biostatistics, Algorithms, Computation and Optimization, Computational Science and Engineering, and Machine Learning.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta Georgia, invites applications for the Elaine M. Hubbard Chair in Mathematics. It is expected that the appointment will be at the level of full professor, although applications are encouraged from candidates at any stage of their career. Priority will be given to those candidates with a demonstrated research record of exceptional quality in analysis, broadly interpreted. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Responsibilities include continuing an internationally recognized research program that engages students at all levels; collaborating across the university in research and grant efforts; teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; engaging with curriculum development to meet on-going needs for training a STEM focused student body; and delivering service to the department, Institute, and profession at a level commensurate with a senior chaired faculty member at Georgia Tech.

A PhD or its equivalent in a mathematical science is required for this position.

(1) an established record of research of exceptional quality in analysis, broadly construed; (2) complement existing strengths in the School of Mathematics; (3) enhance connections to programs and Institutes at Georgia Tech; (4) have a demonstrated record of external funding; (5) demonstrate enthusiasm for supervision of junior researchers at all levels; (6) contribute to other School of Math and Georgia Tech strategic priorities, including intra- and interdisciplinary connections, and (7) contribute to the Student Success Criteria below.

• The ability to teach and mentor a distinct student body.
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.

Applications should include (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) a list of four letters of reference. Applications are considered on a continuing basis, but candidates are urged to apply by December 31, 2024 for full consideration.

Direct all inquiries to mathjobs@math.gatech.edu

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The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.