NSF-RTG Visiting Assistant Professor - Geometry and Topology

Position overview

Salary range :

The full-time annual salary for this position starts at $74,600. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the Table of Professor and Professor of Teaching (LSOE) Series - Regular Salary Scales.

Application Window

Open date : September 22, 2025

Next review date : Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for two non-tenure-track post-doctoral positions in Mathematics. These are 3-year, termed positions that involve research and teaching, and are funded by the department's NSF supported "Southern California Geometry and Topology Center." Outstanding candidates in all areas of (algebraic, complex, differential) geometry and topology will be considered, with a special focus on the theory of existence and regularity of geometric PDE, moduli spaces of canonical geometries, and the arithmetic and topology of complex varieties. RTG VAPs teach no more than three quarter classes per year, and will receive research support for conference travel and other needs. Strong promise in research and teaching is required. Appointments will be effective July 1, 2026, or later. Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States or its territories and possessions, and must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by employment start date.

Completed applications must be submitted through http : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09900 and must contain :

(1) Cover letter

(2) CV

(3) Research statement

(4) Teaching statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement : https : / / ap.uci.edu / faculty / guidance / teachstatement /

(5) Teaching (TA) evaluations

(6) Selected reprints and / or preprints

(7) Three reference letters (at least one addressing teaching)

Please reference job #09900 in the subject line of all correspondence.

Applications are welcome at any time. The review process starts November 1, 2025 and will continue until positions are filled.

Department : https : / / www.math.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field by employment start date.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Selected reprints and / or preprints (Optional)

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

At least one letter of reference must address teaching.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09900

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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Job location

Irvine, CA