Assistant Professor

Job Summary

​​The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of
Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to
begin August 2027. We seek candidates working in computational
mathematics or physical applied mathematics (nonlinear waves,
dynamical systems, applied partial differential equations) to
sustain and grow the department’s long-standing strengths in these
areas. We are especially interested in candidates whose research
connects to modern methods and applications, including machine
learning/artificial intelligence and quantum science.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

​​The Department of Applied Mathematics is home to a diverse and
energetic faculty and staff. Our 21 tenured and tenure-track
faculty work on areas that span computational mathematics,
nonlinear mathematics including nonlinear dynamics and waves,
mathematical biology, physical applied mathematics, probability,
and statistics and data sciences. The Department sits at the
crossroads of the university’s two largest colleges, being rostered
in the College of Arts and Sciences while teaching students in the
College of Engineering. For more information see: Academics |
Applied Mathematics | University of Colorado Boulder. This
placement between the two colleges provides opportunities for
faculty to easily build collaborations across a wide range of
disciplines.

Our Computational Mathematics group is known for its contributions
to the numerical analysis of partial differential equations,
spectral methods, optimization, high performance computing, and
fast algorithms, with applications spanning inverse problems, data
assimilation, imaging and signal processing, and machine learning.
Our Applied Nonlinear PDEs and Dynamics group has a strong
tradition in wave phenomena, dynamical systems, partial
differential equations, and network science, with applications
spanning fluid dynamics, condensed matter, optics, and plasma
physics, as well as social and physical networks. This search comes
as the department looks to renew and extend these traditions.

​Boulder has a rich quantum science and technology research
community. Six decades of work at CU Boulder and JILA, the
university’s joint institute with the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, have produced four Nobel laureates in
physics, and the CUbit Quantum Initiative now coordinates quantum
research, education, and industry engagement across campus and with
neighboring federal laboratories. That research base anchors a
regional industry of more than fifty quantum companies, the CU
Boulder-led Colorado Quantum Incubator, and the federally
designated Elevate Quantum Tech Hub. The campus is investing
comparably in artificial intelligence and machine learning, hosting
the NSF AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming and coordinating AI
research, teaching, and infrastructure campuswide through the
Artificial Intelligence Strategic Steering Committee. Applied
mathematicians at CU Boulder are well positioned to draw on and
contribute to both communities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

​​Faculty are expected to do research, teaching, and service
according to a 40%, 40%, 20% split, respectively. The successful
candidate will develop and conduct an independent,
externally-fundable research program in computational mathematics
or physical applied mathematics; contribute to undergraduate and
graduate teaching, including courses such as numerical analysis,
convex and non-convex optimization, theoretical machine learning,
dynamical systems, nonlinear waves, partial differential equations,
and asymptotic methods; and advise graduate students.

What You Should Know

​​We seek candidates who can make significant contributions to
their scholarly discipline and who are strong teachers. This
position requires a dedication to teaching in our undergraduate and
graduate programs and to developing and conducting an innovative
independent research program. The department serves a large and
varied student body across two colleges, and we welcome
applications from all qualified candidates.

What We Can Offer

​​$115,000 — $130,000: Candidates may expect starting salaries
within the posted range depending upon accomplishments including
publication record, external funding, and years of experience in a
comparable faculty position within this field. Start up funding, a
recruitment incentive, and a moving allowance may be available to
the successful candidate per department guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes’ America’s Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

​​Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent
degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, or a related
field by the start date of the position.

What You Will Need

​​We seek candidates with a strong research record in computational
mathematics or physical applied mathematics (e.g., nonlinear waves,
dynamical systems, applied partial differential equations,
asymptotic methods, and mathematical physics more broadly),
together with excellent teaching and communication skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

Postdoctoral research experience; teaching experience; and research
that engages with or opens new applications for machine
learning/artificial intelligence or quantum science.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Research Philosophy

During the application process you will be asked to provide contact
information for three references who will be asked to provide a
letter of recommendation immediately after you apply. Letters are
confidential and submitted directly through the portal. We ask that
they be received within two weeks of your application; review of
your file may be delayed if letters are outstanding.

For consideration, please apply by November 8, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Mark Hoefer

Posting Contact Email: hoefer@colorado.edu