Faculty Position in Applied Mathematics
Join Northwestern University as a faculty member in applied mathematics and drive high-impact interdisciplinary research.
Best for:Best for researchers and academics with a PhD in applied mathematics or related fields and a strong record of interdisciplinary scholarship.
Overview
Northwestern University invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, with appointments ranging from assistant to full professor. Successful candidates will lead independent research programs with strong connections to applications and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels. The department offers a highly collaborative and stimulating intellectual environment spanning multiple schools, engineering disciplines, and medical sciences. Applicants are expected to either strengthen existing departmental strengths or broaden its research scope significantly.
What you'll do
- Conduct high-impact, original research in applied mathematics, science, or engineering with strong interdisciplinary connections
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics
- Advise and mentor students at various levels of study
- Secure external research funding and participate actively in university centers and institutes
- Contribute to department service, committee work, and academic community engagement
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Applied Mathematics or a related science or engineering field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: 3-4 selected publications required as part of the application package
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-impact interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics
- Strong publication record appropriate to career stage
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Qualified candidates subject to institutional policies and applicable immigration regulations for H-1B visa sponsorship
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 · open until filled
Submit an online application through the Northwestern University Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics recruitment portal. Provide a curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and interests, a teaching philosophy statement, and selected publications. Additionally, arrange for three to four confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted through the portal.
- CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Selected publications
- 3-4 reference letters
Contact
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