Amherst College
Visiting Researcher in Applied Mathematics
Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, us, 01002
Visiting Researcher in Applied Mathematics
Amherst CampusFull TimeJR5509
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College is inviting applications for a Visiting Researcher position in Applied Mathematics with a flexible start date of no later than June 2025. Applications must be submitted and received by December 25th, 2024. The Visiting Researcher is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $20.56 per hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The position is funded by an NSF grant for a duration of 18 months. The selected candidate will collaborate with the principal investigator on research focusing on non-local hyperbolic conservation laws, with particular emphasis on traffic flow applications. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose research interests align with mathematical analysis, dynamical systems, conservation laws, and applied or computational mathematics, particularly those with potential interdisciplinary applications. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor a diverse group of undergraduate students involved in related projects.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Conduct mathematical research on non-local hyperbolic conservation laws and mentor undergraduate students working on related projects.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
Ph.D in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for
Benefits Information .
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at
https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs .
Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Applications must be submitted and received by December 25th, 2024.
To apply, visit
this link .
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Amherst CampusFull TimeJR5509
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College is inviting applications for a Visiting Researcher position in Applied Mathematics with a flexible start date of no later than June 2025. Applications must be submitted and received by December 25th, 2024. The Visiting Researcher is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting at $20.56 per hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The position is funded by an NSF grant for a duration of 18 months. The selected candidate will collaborate with the principal investigator on research focusing on non-local hyperbolic conservation laws, with particular emphasis on traffic flow applications. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose research interests align with mathematical analysis, dynamical systems, conservation laws, and applied or computational mathematics, particularly those with potential interdisciplinary applications. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor a diverse group of undergraduate students involved in related projects.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Conduct mathematical research on non-local hyperbolic conservation laws and mentor undergraduate students working on related projects.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
Ph.D in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for
Benefits Information .
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at
https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs .
Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Applications must be submitted and received by December 25th, 2024.
To apply, visit
this link .
#J-18808-Ljbffr