Research Associate-Fixed Term

  • Michigan State University
  • United States, MI
  • May 9, 2026
Full-time, Part-time
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    Job Description:

    Position Summary

    The Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University invites applications for Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associates with an open starting date from December 1, 2024, to August 16, 2025. Candidates will be evaluated continuously until multiple positions are filled. These are one-year, benefits-eligible positions that are potentially renewable on an annual basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

    Candidates will be mainly evaluated on their potential in research. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area, such as computational chemistry/biology/biophysics and computer science. Applications will be considered from any of the focus areas:

    1. AI-based drug design and discovery
    2. Bioinformatics/protein engineering/single-cell RNA sequence analysis
    3. Machine learning/deep learning
    4. Computational topology/geometry/graph.

    Research Associates will be affiliated with Professor Guowei Wei, who will direct their research activities. The research associates will engage in our active instructional mentoring program if their appointment includes an instructional component.

    Applicants must submit their application materials for the Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25022 to be considered. A complete application includes a vita, a research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four-focus areas, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.

    Minimum Requirements: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

    Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

    Required Degree

    Doctorate -Mathematics, Mathematical Research, or related field.

    Minimum Requirements

    Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

    Desired Qualifications

    Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or an equivalent area before the starting date.

    Required Application Materials

    A complete application includes a vita, a research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four-focus areas, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.

    Applicants must submit their application materials for the Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25022 to be considered.

    Special Instructions

    A complete application includes a vita, a research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four-focus areas, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.

    Applicants must submit their application materials for the Mathematical Biology/Computational Topology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25022 to be considered.

    Review of Applications Begins On

    10/01/2024

    Website

    https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/25022

    Department Statement

    MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life.

    MSU Statement

    Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.







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