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Term Assistant Professor in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
Columbia University


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Date Posted Sep. 17, 2025
Title Term Assistant Professor in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
University Columbia University
New York, NY, United States
Department Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
Application Deadline Nov. 7, 2025
Position Start Date Jul. 1, 2026
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
  • Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
    Physics - General
 
 

The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a limited-term Assistant Professor faculty position in the area of applied and computational mathematics. The position begins July 1, 2026 for a term of 3 years. Salary is competitive and the teaching load is relatively light. Basic responsibilities focus on teaching, research and service.

A recent PhD earned in the last 3 years and no later than the start date of the appointment, and extraordinary promise in research, are both required. A broad array of research groups is active in the department, with current research encompassing applied and computational mathematics, and their application to many areas of physics, materials science, biology, earth science, as well as imaging and data science.

There is a strong cohort of activities on applied and computational mathematics within the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the affiliated Data Science Institute. 

Applications must include: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) statement of research, (c) statement of teaching, and (d) at least three letters of recommendation.

Candidate must apply through: https://apply.interfolio.com/173563

Applications received by November 7, 2025 will be given full consideration. For questions concerning the position, please email apam@columbia.edu.

Applicants are encouraged to consult http://appliedmath.apam.columbia.edu for more information about the applied mathematics program, and https://apam.columbia.edu/ for more information about the department.

  • Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran


 
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  • Michael I. Weinstein
    Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
    Columbia University
    500 West 120th St
    #200
    New York, NY 10027
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  • miw2103@columbia.edu

 

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