Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Postdoctoral Scholar
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, College Park, Maryland, us, 20741
Overview
Dr. Vadim Karatayev’s Lab seeks a 3-year postdoctoral associate broadly interested in how and when ecosystem stability increases with complexity (e.g., diversity, connectance). We are looking for candidates with (1) existing or pending PhDs in theoretical physics, theoretical biology, mathematics, or a related field, (2) a strong interest in biology, and (3) a planned career in research. Position : Within the topic above, research questions and methods will be largely driven by the candidate’s background and interests. The ideal candidate will have a focus on analytical methods with experience in network dynamics and approaches such as random matrix theory, cavity method, or food web models. While not a core focus for this position, the postdoctoral associate can also lead or participate in theory-data projects leveraging the lab’s experience in model-fitting, attractor reconstruction (Takens theorem), and large marine datasets. The associate will be actively mentored by Vadim, and will also join an active community of theoretical biologists and physicists at UMD as well as a vibrant applied math community focused on theoretical biology. The target start date is early 2026, so PhD candidates nearing degree completion are encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral appointment will be three years. Anticipated annual salary is approx. $70,000. As a postdoctoral associate, 20% of your time can be allocated to self-directed work. Qualifications
Have PhD in mathematics, physics, or theoretical ecology Have experience in dynamical systems and modeling (i.e., translating systems into math) Be excited about theoretical biology Have some training and experience in statistics Be experienced in programming (e.g., Julia, R, Mathematica) Have experience leading independent research projects, and a record of first-author publications (commensurate with experience) in related topics Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Contribute to a supportive and inclusive professional culture in the Lab Application requirements
Cover letter that includes:
½ - 1 page on questions you’d like to pursue in this position, your research accomplishments, relevant training, and experience in analytical and numerical methods, your future career interests, and your anticipated start date.
A CV. Contact information for three references. A writing sample, whether a published or draft manuscript.
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Dr. Vadim Karatayev’s Lab seeks a 3-year postdoctoral associate broadly interested in how and when ecosystem stability increases with complexity (e.g., diversity, connectance). We are looking for candidates with (1) existing or pending PhDs in theoretical physics, theoretical biology, mathematics, or a related field, (2) a strong interest in biology, and (3) a planned career in research. Position : Within the topic above, research questions and methods will be largely driven by the candidate’s background and interests. The ideal candidate will have a focus on analytical methods with experience in network dynamics and approaches such as random matrix theory, cavity method, or food web models. While not a core focus for this position, the postdoctoral associate can also lead or participate in theory-data projects leveraging the lab’s experience in model-fitting, attractor reconstruction (Takens theorem), and large marine datasets. The associate will be actively mentored by Vadim, and will also join an active community of theoretical biologists and physicists at UMD as well as a vibrant applied math community focused on theoretical biology. The target start date is early 2026, so PhD candidates nearing degree completion are encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral appointment will be three years. Anticipated annual salary is approx. $70,000. As a postdoctoral associate, 20% of your time can be allocated to self-directed work. Qualifications
Have PhD in mathematics, physics, or theoretical ecology Have experience in dynamical systems and modeling (i.e., translating systems into math) Be excited about theoretical biology Have some training and experience in statistics Be experienced in programming (e.g., Julia, R, Mathematica) Have experience leading independent research projects, and a record of first-author publications (commensurate with experience) in related topics Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Contribute to a supportive and inclusive professional culture in the Lab Application requirements
Cover letter that includes:
½ - 1 page on questions you’d like to pursue in this position, your research accomplishments, relevant training, and experience in analytical and numerical methods, your future career interests, and your anticipated start date.
A CV. Contact information for three references. A writing sample, whether a published or draft manuscript.
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