Post Doctoral Associate

Job Summary

The successful applicants will pursue and participate in scientific
machine learning research leading to publications in top journals.
They will also be expected to contribute to the mentoring of
graduate students working on related projects. There will also be
opportunities for teaching applied math courses. Priority will be
given to applicants with research skills in one or more of the
following areas: data-driven modeling, equation learning, weak
form-based methods, reduced order modeling, closure modeling, model
selection, multi-scale modeling, and sparse regression. Potential
application areas include cyanobacteria photosynthesis,
mathematical epidemiology, collective cell migration, wound
healing, aging, and mitochondrial dynamics as well as other
non-biological fields. The position(s) would start in August
2027.

For more information about the group, please see: https://www.colorado.edu/lab/bortzdukic

Please direct all questions about the position to Prof. Bortz
(david.bortz@colorado.edu)

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Applied Mathematics has its origins in the turn
of the 20th century, and evolved out of the Department of
Engineering Mathematics. The department teaches thousands of
students and has a major research presence in computational and
physical/biological mathematics and the statistical sciences. The
faculty is composed of 20 tenured or tenure track faculty and 12
full time instructors. In addition, the department is home to more
than 140 graduate students including approximately 60 PhD students,
about 160 applied math majors, 230 statistics and data science
majors, a large number of minors and a thriving BS-MS
program.

The department strives to be a leading program of applied
mathematics. Our faculty have won numerous awards including: four
fellows of the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, two
fellows of the American Mathematical Society, two American
Statistical Association Fellows, two Sloan Fellows, two National
Science Foundation CAREER awards, a Mathematical Association of
America Distinguishing Teaching Award, a National Society of
Professional Engineers—Colorado Educator of the Year Award, a
CU-Boulder Hazel Barnes Prize, a University of Colorado
Distinguished Professor, and winners of numerous CU-Boulder faculty
awards.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Pursue and participate in scientific machine learning research
leading to publications in top journals. They will also be expected
to contribute to the mentoring of graduate students working on
related projects.

What We Can Offer

$75,000-$85,000 per year depending on education and
experience.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

PhD in Applied Mathematics or a related field (e.g., Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer Science, etc.)

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement

During the application process you will be asked to provide contact
information for three references that will be asked to provide
letters of recommendation immediately after you apply. Please note
one of your letters must address teaching.

For consideration, please apply by November 20, 2026 .
Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: David Bortz

Posting Contact Email: David.Bortz@colorado.edu