Faculty Position in Mathematical Artificial Intelligence

Open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in mathematical artificial intelligence at Indiana University Bloomington.

Best for:Best for mathematicians and researchers specializing in machine learning, formal verification, or scientific machine learning seeking a tenured or tenure-track academic appointment.

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This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.Tenure-track

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

31 days

Funding

Salaried

Commensurate with experience

Start date

2027-08-01

Permanent

Location

Bloomington

United States

Overview

The Department of Mathematics at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an open-rank faculty position starting in Fall 2027 as part of the Faculty 100 initiative. We seek an outstanding mathematician whose research bridges rigorous mathematics with artificial intelligence, data science, or scientific machine learning. The appointee will maintain a primary appointment in Mathematics while collaborating widely across campus units such as the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Responsibilities include conducting externally funded research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to curriculum development in mathematical AI.

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What you'll do

Sustain an active, externally funded research program in mathematical artificial intelligence or related fields.
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students effectively.
Contribute to curricular development in mathematical AI and data science.
Build interdisciplinary research connections across campus departments and schools.
Participate in departmental and university service to support an inclusive academic community.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field

Language: English

Instruction: English

Publications: A strong record of research publications appropriate for the rank sought, with an established record required for appointment with tenure.

Required skills

Demonstrated excellence in mathematical scholarship and research
Expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, or scientific machine learning
Commitment to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary academic units

Nice to have

Research background in topological data analysis or topological machine learningExperience with AI-assisted theorem proving, formal verification, or proof assistantsKnowledge of neural operators, physics-informed learning, or inverse problemsFamiliarity with geometric deep learning or manifold learning

Eligibility

Must hold a PhD by the date of appointment

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

Commensurate with experience

Duration

10-month academic appointment

Programme

Indiana University Bloomington

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-16

Applicants must submit their application materials online through the designated university portal and via MathJobs. Required application items include a cover letter stating the rank sought, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and three letters of reference.

Documents required