Assistant Professor in Applied Math and Data Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Assistant Professor in Applied Math and Data Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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icon Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27514

icon3 November 2025

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The UNC-CH School of Data Science and Society and the Department of Mathematics invite applications for a joint Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position effective July 1, 2024.  This search focuses on candidates with expertise at the intersection of applied mathematics and data science.   We welcome candidates that develop and apply expertise in data-driven mathematical modeling and computation in diverse areas (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, fluid mechanics, medicine, physics).  The data-driven emphasis aims to incorporate computational data-science tools such as mechanistic AI and machine learning, optimization, geometric data analysis, network science, imaging, mathematical modeling, solutions of inverse problems, etc.  Priority will be on candidates whose work both develops core data science and applied mathematics machinery and establishes interdisciplinary collaborations across the UNC campus.  A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience, outstanding research promise, and dedication to excellent teaching are expected.  Duties of this position will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, service, mentoring students, and continued strong and independent research.

Applications received by November 12th, 2023 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For further information on the School of Data Science and Society, please visit our website at http://datascience.unc.edu and for the Department of Mathematics, please visit http://www.math.unc.edu.  For further information about this position, please contact Professor Jeremy Marzuola at marzuola@email.unc.edu.