Postdoctoral Scholar in Mathematics (Syracuse University)

Job #: 078377 Location: Syracuse University Campus Pay Range: $60,450 - $62,400 Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status Exempt Hours Determined by department chair. Office hours required. Job Type Full-time Rank Post Doc Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description The Mathematics Department at Syracuse University seeks to fill one 12-month Postdoctoral Scholar position. This is a one-year position with the possibility of reappointment for a second year. Qualifications Recent Ph.D. in an area of pure or applied mathematics or statistics Strong potential in both research and teaching Job Specific Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests overlap and/or complement those of the existing faculty Responsibilities Conducting research Contributing to the intellectual life of the department Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students Teaching; the teaching load is 9 credits (3 courses) per academic year Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools/Equipment Not Applicable Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following: Cover Letter CV Research Statement Teaching Statement Contact information for at least three references, one of which can address teaching Diversity statement summarizing how elements of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion are demonstrated within one’s research, teaching, and service to the profession About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University includes: Over 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across 13 schools and colleges Over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students More than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries Student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries About the Syracuse Area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including: Parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues Seasonal recreation: water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, biking along the Erie Canal EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. The University’s contemporary commitment builds on this historical legacy and positions Syracuse University as an employer of choice for military veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military family members. Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University is committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape society. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109935 Job Posting Date: 07/11/2025 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Job Category: Faculty Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter Other Document Teaching Philosophy Reference List Research Statement Optional Documents: Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). How did you first find out about this position?* Options include: sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website) Syracuse University HR Recruiter Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor) SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center) Women’s Opportunity Center Jubilee Homes Syracuse Northeast Community Center Interfaith Works JobPlus Syracuse.com Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium) InsideHigherEd.com Indeed.com DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website) LinkedIn Job Posting Facebook Job Fair Search Firm Referred by an SU Employee Other If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position (Open Ended Question). If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Job #: 078377
Location: Syracuse University Campus
Pay Range: $60,450 - $62,400

Pay Determination

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours

Determined by department chair. Office hours required.

Job Type

Full-time

Rank

Post Doc

Campus

Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code

Not Applicable

Job Description

The Mathematics Department at Syracuse University seeks to fill one 12-month Postdoctoral Scholar position. This is a one-year position with the possibility of reappointment for a second year.

Qualifications

Recent Ph.D. in an area of pure or applied mathematics or statistics
Strong potential in both research and teaching

Job Specific Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests overlap and/or complement those of the existing faculty

Responsibilities

Conducting research
Contributing to the intellectual life of the department
Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
Teaching; the teaching load is 9 credits (3 courses) per academic year

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:

Cover Letter
CV
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
Contact information for at least three references, one of which can address teaching
Diversity statement summarizing how elements of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion are demonstrated within one’s research, teaching, and service to the profession

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University includes:

Over 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across 13 schools and colleges
Over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students
More than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries
Student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including:

Parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues
Seasonal recreation: water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, biking along the Erie Canal

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. The University’s contemporary commitment builds on this historical legacy and positions Syracuse University as an employer of choice for military veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University is committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape society.

Quick Link

https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109935

Job Posting Date: 07/11/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Category: Faculty

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Other Document
Teaching Philosophy
Reference List
Research Statement

Optional Documents: Supplemental Questions

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

How did you first find out about this position?

Options include:
- sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
- Syracuse University HR Recruiter
- Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
- SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
- Women’s Opportunity Center
- Jubilee Homes
- Syracuse Northeast Community Center
- Interfaith Works
- JobPlus
- Syracuse.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- HigherEdJobs.com
- HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Indeed.com
- DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
- LinkedIn Job Posting
- Facebook
- Job Fair
- Search Firm
- Referred by an SU Employee
- Other