"Postdoc Research Associate - Mathematical Biology"

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Postdoc Research Associate - Mathematical Biology

Ames, IA
Full Time
R17657

Position Title: Postdoc Research Associate - Mathematical Biology

Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics at Iowa State University invites applications for two-year postdoctoral position(s) with possible extension to a third year, subject to the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. The expected start date is January 16, 2026, with the end date of December 15, 2027.

Duties will include carrying a 2-1 teaching load and will be involved with mentoring undergraduate students in research through the Iowa State Math Research Teams (ISMaRT, https://sites.google.com/view/ismart-iastate).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Mathematics or a closely related discipline obtained by the appointment date. Research interests in mathematical biology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching and mentoring students.
• Strong coding experience, preferably in Python.

Department/Program & College Description:

This position is in mathematical biology, aligning with the research interests of Prof. Claus Kadelka. This includes work on two NSF-funded projects on "Canalization and Other Design Principles of Gene Regulatory Network Models" (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2451973) and "A mathematical theory for the biological concept of modularity" (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2424632).

Proposed Start Date: January 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term: December 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Application Instructions:

Candidates applying before the guaranteed consideration date of September 15, 2025, will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3. Research statement
4. Teaching statement

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.