Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Scientific Computing)

Job Title : Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Scientific Computing)

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 61304

Department

Department of Scientific Computing | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Scientific Computing at Florida State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate is expected to develop an interdisciplinary research group with a focus on Bayesian inference or inverse problems with potential applications in natural sciences and / or engineering, secure external funding, participate and organize scientific initiatives and consortium, and develop and teach new courses in scientific computing and relevant application areas.

Qualifications A doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in Computational Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching and academic research is required. Candidates should possess the knowledge necessary to develop and teach courses among the areas of Bayesian statistics and inference, probabilistic modeling, and inverse problems.Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a record of applied interdisciplinary research in scientific computing. Candidates with expertise in some combination of the following are preferred : scalable inference methods (MCMC, variational inference, normalizing flows, etc.), Gaussian processes, differential equations, and large-scale scientific computing. Experience in the development of external funding programs and an established network of collaborators is a plus.

Other Information

The Department of Scientific Computing is a self-contained university unit whose faculty members consist of biologists, computer scientists, engineers, geneticists, material scientists, mathematicians, and physicists. Such a varied representation among disciplines creates rich opportunities for research and collaboration within the Department and with other research centers across Florida State University. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computational science that provide students with innovative, hands-on, multi-disciplinary training.

Contact Info

Inquiries may be addressed to the search committee by email : recruit@sc.fsu.edu.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https : / / hr.fsu.edu / facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU >

Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and statements of teaching, research and service.

This position requires that you have four confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. At least one of these letters should address your teaching experience. Follow the steps below to request these letters through the application system :

• 1. After submitting your application, click the "Careers" link;
• 2. Click the "My References" link;
• 3. Click the "Send / View Reference Request" button next to the appropriate position;

4. Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You may also return to the “My References” link and click on “Send / View Reference Request” to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.