• Four Science Terps Awarded 2025 Goldwater Scholarships

    Four undergraduates in the University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) have been awarded 2025 scholarships by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, which encourages students to pursue advanced study and research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.  Over the last 16 years, UMD’s nominations Read More
  • Announcing the Winners of the Frontiers of Science Awards

    Congratulations to our colleagues who won the 2025 Frontiers of Science Award: - Dan Cristofaro-Gardiner, for his join paper with Humbler and Seyfaddini: “Proof of the simplicity conjecture”, Annals of Mathematics 2024. - Dima Dolgopyat & Adam Kanigowski, for their joint paper with Federico Rodriguez Hertz: “Exponential mixing implies Bernoulli”, Annals of Mathematics Read More
  • 2024 Putnam Results

    We are very excited to report that our MAryland Putnam team ranked 7th among 477 institutions that participated in the 2024 Putnam math competition. Our team members this year were Daniel Yuan, Isaac Mammel, and Clarence Lam. Daniel Yuan ranked 26th among 3,988 participants. Clarence Lam and Isaac Mammel were recognized for Read More
  • From Math Olympiads to Diplomacy: Meet Visiting Math Professor Qendrim Gashi

    Maryland Global, published a great interview with our visiting professor (and diplomat), Qendrim Gashi. The interview is available at https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/math-olympiads-diplomacy-meet-visiting-math-professor-qendrim-gashi Read More
  • Eugenia Brin, Longtime Supporter of Science and Performing Arts at UMD, Dies

    Eugenia Brin, a Russian immigrant and retired NASA scientist who, with her family of accomplished Terps, became an important benefactor of the University of Maryland, died on Dec. 3, 2024. She was 76 years old. The rest of the article can be read here: https://cmns.umd.edu/news-events/news/eugenia-brin-1948-2024 Read More
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Tenure/Tenure-Track Positions

The Mathematics Department at the University of Maryland invites applications for one or more positions of tenure-track Assistant Professor, with an appointment beginning summer 2025. All areas of pure and applied Mathematics, as well as computational, theoretical, and applied Statistics will be considered. Applicants must present evidence of excellent accomplishments and promise in both research and teaching. Exceptional candidates will be considered for an appointment at a higher rank.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a letter of application and a CV to http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/UMD. Applicants for Assistant Professor positions should arrange for four letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor positions should only submit a cover letter and a CV. Such candidates may specify in their cover letter names of three references to be contacted at the appropriate time by the Department. For best consideration the application should be received by October 27, 2024. The University of Maryland Mathematics Department is committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in our missions of research, teaching, and engagement in the community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to a climate of inclusiveness are encouraged to identify their experiences in this area.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Post Doc

The Mathematics Department seeks to hire two or more postdoctoral fellows: 1) Michael Brin postdoctoral fellows; and 2) Sergei Novikov postdoctoral fellows. The teaching load is 1+1 for the Brin postdocs and 1+2 for the Novikov postdocs but with a teaching reduction of one course in the first year. The salary is the same for both the Brin and Novikov postdocs. The University of Maryland offers significant resources for career and professional development.

The appointments will preferably begin in August 2025. The initial appointments are for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The department seeks outstanding candidates working in any field of mathematics or statistics. The successful applicant will have received a Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics by August 1, 2025, and not earlier than 2023. Strong preference is given to new PhDs. Accomplished credentials are required in both research and teaching. Letter references for the applicants must include one letter that addresses teaching. For best consideration, all application materials should be received by November 1, 2024.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.  Applications should be submitted on https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/UMD.

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