Post-Doctoral Fellow - PDE and Kinetic Theory Group

Posting Number: JR105919 Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities The Partial Differential Equations and Kinetic Theory group within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a variety of analytic and computational projects to study the behavior of collisionless plasmas. Potential projects include identification of the large time behavior or study of the global regularity of solutions of the Vlasov-Poisson and Vlasov-Maxwell systems describing multispecies plasmas, as well, as large-scale HPC simulations concerning the stability of solutions to these fundamental models. The successful candidate's responsibilities may involve theoretical, methodological, technical, and computational developments, in addition to applications. The position shall begin in August 2025 and continue for one year with a potential extension of another 1-2 years upon satisfactory progress. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter stating your background and research interests, a full CV including a publication list, and the contact information for two or three referees. Review of applications will be conducted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Questions and requests for further information about can be emailed to Prof. Stephen Pankavich (pankavic@mines.edu).

Primary Responsibilities

Using tools from a broad spectrum of applied and computational mathematics, including Applied PDEs, Applied Analysis, and Numerical Methods to solve PDEs, in order to deduct information and establish precise theorems concerning the well-posedness and asymptotic behavior of solutions to PDE models from Kinetic Theory Collaborating with the Applied PDEs research group, including with other postdoctoral researchers, as well as graduate and undergraduate students at Mines, via online and in-person group meetings Participating in grant-writing and annual reports Writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at (inter)national conferences and workshops Teaching 1-2 courses per year in classes consistent with expertise, previous experience, and pedagogical interest

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

PhD degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with, as well as outstanding promise and/or excellent accomplishments, in research devoted to PDEs, applied analysis, and/or applied and computational mathematics Interest in interdisciplinary efforts Commitment to and experience in teaching and/or mentoring student research Strong communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills for collaborative work

Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience:

Experience with mathematical proofs of theorems related to the well-posedness, stability, and asymptotic behavior of solutions to the Vlasov-Poisson, Vlasov-Maxwell, or Boltzmann equations Experience with (i) numerical methods to solve PDEs and methods of uncertainty quantification, (ii) programing with MATLAB, C++, or Python, and (iii) high-performance computing Open-source code development and maintenance (i.e., GitHub repositories) Previous experience teaching at the undergraduate level

Equal Opportunity

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and t address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Annual Rate

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our faculty positions! Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution