Tenure-track Position within FSU Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2015. The Department seeks exceptional applicants with research interests in Financial Mathematics and expertise in a related mathematical area such as Probability Theory and Stochastic Calculus, PDE, Numerical Methods, Optimization, or Dynamical Systems. The successful candidate will support the existing MS and PhD programs in Financial Mathematics, with about 40 current graduate students. (www.math.fsu.edu/finmath)
Florida State University (www.fsu.edu) is one of two flagship research universities in the twelve member State University System of Florida, with over 40,000 students at the main campus in Tallahassee, the State Capital. Tallahassee (see http://talgov.com) is a center of government and higher education, and is located in North Florida, about 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, with easy access to world-famous beaches and pristine natural habitats.
Candidates for the position should hold a PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field, have a strong research record in areas related to Financial Mathematics, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Other desirable qualifications include postdoctoral experience and a clear potential to obtain external funding and develop interdisciplinary collaborations both within and outside the Department.
Qualified candidates should submit their applications electronically through the AMS website www.mathjobs.org. If unable to submit application materials electronically, they may be sent to:
Faculty Recruitment CommitteeDepartment of Mathematics
1017 Academic Way, Room 208
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4510
Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and planned research, a statement of teaching experience, and three or more letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted by December 12, 2014 for full consideration. Early application is advised. Further information about the department is available at www.math.fsu.edu.
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