Professor - Mathematical Sciences

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department of Mathematical Sciences
United States MA Worcester
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Description

JOB TITLE
Professor - Mathematical Sciences

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Mathematical Science Department

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The successful applicant will be an acknowledged international leader in the area of systems biology, with an exemplary track record in research, funding, and education. The applicant must also be able to contribute to WPI's growing interdisciplinary programs, in particular to the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program, of which the Department of Mathematical Sciences was a co-founder. The successful applicant is expected to assume a leadership role in the system biology research cluster, maintain a high-quality research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the institute both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a senior position at the full professor level to begin in the fall of 2019. The broad focus is in the area of systems biology and biological networks. This position is part of a broad cluster hire initiative in systems biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which has already resulted in junior hires in the past years. We seek candidates that use sophisticated analytical or computational techniques to determine emergent properties of complex systems. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to networks, multiscale modeling, control theory, dynamical systems, and stochastic modeling. The successful applicant will be an acknowledged international leader in the area of systems biology, with an exemplary track record in research, funding, and education. The applicant must also be able to contribute to WPI's growing interdisciplinary programs, in particular to the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program, of which the Department of Mathematical Sciences was a co-founder. The successful applicant is expected to assume a leadership role in the system biology research cluster, maintain a high-quality research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the institute both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's first technological universities. A highly selective private university located within an hour of Boston, WPI is consistently ranked among the top 70 research institutions by US News & World Report. The university is home to an innovative and intensive project-based curriculum that empowers students with the knowledge and skills to address real world problems around the globe. The Mathematical Sciences Department currently has 29 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 8 postdoctoral scholars, and features active Ph.D. programs in Mathematical Sciences and in Statistics. The department offers bachelor's degrees in Mathematical Sciences and in Actuarial Mathematics, and master's degrees in Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, and Industrial Mathematics (see www.wpi.edu/+math). The department has a strong reputation for its cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and for its successful programs addressing mathematical and statistical problems in industry. Located in the heart of New England, WPI is surrounded by cultural and recreational opportunities. The UMass Medical Center, a large number of technology companies and many colleges and universities are located in the immediate area making it ideal for two career families.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, or in a related area, and must already be tenured at their current institution. A degree in the life sciences is a plus. Salary, benefits and start-up funding are competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.Qualified applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of specific teaching and research objectives, and four letters of recommendation at least one of which addresses teaching experience or potential via mathjobs : www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/12391

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

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About WPI

WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI

WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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