Position SummaryThe Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University invites applications for Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associates with an open starting date from October 1, 2023, to August 16, 2024.  Candidates will be evaluated continuously until multiple positions are filled. These are one-year, benefits-eligible positions that are potentially renewable on an annual basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

　　Candidates will be mainly evaluated on their potential in research. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area, such as computational chemistry/biology/biophysics and computer science. Applications are considered from any of the focus areas:

　　AI-based drug design and discoveryBioinformatics/protein engineering/single-cell RNA sequence analysisMachine learning/deep learningComputational topology/geometry/graph.Research Associates will be affiliated with Professor Guowei Wei, who will direct their research activities. The research associates will engage in our active instructional mentoring program if their appointment includes an instructional component.

　　Applicants must submit their application materials for the Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.org at  to be considered. A complete application includes a vita, a research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four-focus areas, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.

　　Minimum Requirements: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

　　Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2023, and continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required DegreeDoctorate -Mathematics or Mathematical Research

　　Minimum RequirementsCandidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

　　Desired QualificationsCandidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

　　Required Application MaterialsA complete application includes a vita, a research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four-focus areas, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.

　　Special InstructionsApplicants must submit their application materials for the Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.org at  to be considered. 

　　Review of Applications Begins On08/01/2023

　　Remote Work StatementMSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

　　WebsiteHTTPS://MATH.MSU.EDU/

　　Department StatementMSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,