Job Opportunities
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The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
1) Regular faculty position: PDE or other areas
We are accepting applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor position in mathematics, which is expected to be filled this year. We are seeking applicants whose research includes Partial Differential Equations, but we encourage strong candidates in all areas of research to apply.
Position duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and engaging in service. The teaching load in the Department of Mathematics is competitive, and the position is expected to begin in August of 2026. The application will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials early.
Qualifications
Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but the dissertation in Mathematics or a closely related field. Candidates at the advanced assistant, associate, or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
Application Instructions
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement, should be submitted through MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26903 . Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted via MathJobs. Questions about the position may be addressed to David Galvin, Department Chair, dgalvin1@nd.edu.
2) Endowed senior chair
We invite applications for an endowed senior chair in Mathematics, which is expected to be filled this year.
The successful candidate for this position will be an internationally recognized scholar of mathematics with an outstanding record of success. We are seeking exceptionally strong candidates in all areas of research to apply. The successful candidate should have a research program that is driving breakthroughs and advances in their area, and should be a leader in furthering the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department of Mathematics and the University of Notre Dame.
Position duties include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and engaging in service. The teaching load in the Department of Mathematics is competitive. The position is expected to begin in August of 2026. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more details about the Department of Mathematics, please see https://math.nd.edu/.
Qualifications
Candidates will be appointed at the full professor level and must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
Application Instructions
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement, should be submitted through MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26906 . Questions about the position may be addressed to David Galvin, Department Chair, dgalvin1@nd.edu.
3) Postdoctoral positions
We invite applications for a number of Postdoctoral Research Associate positions, which are expected to be filled this year. Candidates in any area compatible with the research interests of the department will be considered. Position duties include conducting research and teaching courses. The teaching load and salary will be competitive with other AMS Group I universities. The position is for a term of three years starting in August 2026. The Department also anticipates having several positions with a term of one year starting August 2026, with a possible renewal of a second year. The review of candidates will begin on November 15, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials early. For more details about the Department of Mathematics, please see https://math.nd.edu/.
Application Instructions
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement, should be submitted through MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26959 . Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted via MathJobs. Questions about the position may be addressed to David Galvin, Department Chair, dgalvin1@nd.edu.
4) Society of Science Postdoctoral Fellows
The College of Science at the University of Notre Dame invites applicants for its Society of Science Fellows program. This prestigious fellowship comes with a competitive stipend, reduced teaching responsibilities, a generous professional development fund, and the opportunity to engage in carefully curated professional development activities. The fellowship is initially for two years with the expectation of renewal for a third year. Applications are encouraged from highly motivated and accomplished individuals whose research interests align with those of a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics. Applicants should have successfully completed, or plan to complete, a doctoral degree in Mathematics after June 2024. For more information about the program, please go to https://sciencepostdocs.nd.edu/jobs/university-of-notre-dames-society-of-science-fellows/ , and to apply, please go to https://apply.interfolio.com/173132 . The application deadline is December 15, 2025.
Background Check Information
Appointments are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597 .