What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Mathematics - 318900 |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/08/2025 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS004667 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on experience and/or qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. |
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to extend the frontiers of mathematical knowledge and the ways it is used in the real world, to disseminate that knowledge and to train the next generation of teachers and researchers, as well as those choosing careers with industry or government. The Department is committed to building and nourishing interactions with other units across the UNC campus and with academic and industrial partners in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, throughout the State and across the Nation. The Department maintains a strong research program as well as a comprehensive educational program. An active, healthy research environment is essential for training graduate students and enlivens undergraduate teaching by bringing students into contact with new and relevant mathematics, fostering fundamental mathematical skills and appreciation, and encouraging students to become the next generation of researchers and educators. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the field of Analysis, broadly interpreted and including harmonic analysis, the analysis of partial differential equations, dynamical systems, geometric analysis, etc. During the first year, the position will be funded in part through the National Science Foundation Research Training Group (RTG) award: 'Partial Differential Equations on Manifolds'. Information on the Analysis and PDE group and the NSF RTG can be found at https://tarheels.live/waves/. If renewed, in subsequent years, the position will likely be as a Departmental Postdoc. This one-year position is renewable for a maximum of three years pending satisfactory performance and mutual interest. While funded from the RTG, duties of this position include teaching two semester-long courses during each academic year. As a Departmental Postdoc, a teaching load of three semester-long courses during the academic year is expected. This is in addition to supervising students and continued strong and independent research. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | A PhD in mathematics or closely related field. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | A PhD in mathematics or closely related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Field of Analysis, broadly interpreted and including harmonic analysis, the analysis of partial differential equations, dynamical systems, geometric analysis, etc |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307580. In addition to the information requested by the UNC website, applicants should post the following at www.mathjobs.org: (1) The AMS Standard Cover Sheet (online form) (2) A separate cover letter within which the candidate should confirm that they satisfy the citizenship or permanent residency requirement (3) A curriculum vitae (4) A research statement that includes a description of current research and a plan for future research (5) A statement of teaching credentials and goals (6) Four letters of recommendation: three research letters and one letter addressing teaching. Note that candidates must apply at both the UNC website and MathJobs in order to be considered for the position. The UNC website will request a list of references. Letters of recommendation only need to be uploaded to MathJobs. Applications received by December 8, 2025 will get complete consideration. After that, applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307580 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Jason Metcalfe, Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | metcalfe@email.unc.edu |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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