Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department: College of Science

Classification: Post Doc 9 month

Job Category: Postdoctoral Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: $65K for the first 9 months with the opportunity for additional compensation during the summer months

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Mathematical Sciences Department at George Mason University offers strong and flexible undergraduate and graduate programs. Faculty teach a wide range of courses serving the entire campus community while engaging in world class research projects.

George Mason University, a Carnegie Research I institution, is Virginia's largest university with more than 40,000 students representing all 50 states and more than 135 countries. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, Mason is part of the Washington DC metropolitan area offering easy access to the scientific and political resources of the nation’s capital.

Statement on Building an All-Inclusive Culture
George Mason University College of Science (Mason Science) is committed to advancing all-inclusive excellence and fostering an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation throughout our STEM community. At Mason Science, our values include cultivating an organizational culture that promotes belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that varied opinions, cultures, and perspectives are what provides vibrancy, innovation and growth to an academic community. 

About the Position:

Under general supervision of the Department Chair, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be engaged in research and teaching, enhancing both areas of the departmental portfolio. Core responsibilities include interactions with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students inside and outside of the classroom, carrying out collaborative research projects and disseminating the results within scientific community through conference presentations and publications in leading mathematics journals. The position includes opportunities to mentor undergraduate research assistants, share expertise in collaborative research discussions, develop new courses and engage with a vibrant academic community focused on improving research outcomes and undergraduate mathematics education.

This position fosters a dynamic environment for professional growth, offering unique opportunities for leadership development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and significant scholarly contributions.

The appointment begins in the Fall Semester 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts independent research;
• Prepares results for publication;
• Presents results at national and international conferences;
• Teaches one class at the undergraduate or graduate level; and
• Engages in mentoring and outreach activities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field;
• Relevant research experience either through PhD work or through other research projects;
• Knowledge of mathematics that complements current strengths of the department;
• Knowledge of conducting independent research in mathematics;
• Skilled at teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Ability to navigate scientific publishing processes;
• Ability to write, speak, and listen to communicate effectively;
• Ability to work as an effective team member;
• English proficiency;
• Ability to read and comprehend relevant scientific literature; and
• Ability to use sound judgment to effectively solve problems within the scope of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants in areas of applied and pure mathematics who employ computational approaches in their research;
• Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests align with those of the department and who have expertise in one or more areas of mathematics that complements current strengths of the department; and
• Preference will be given to applicants able to facilitate effective team work, manage day-to-day operations within the workplace, and interested in pursuing leadership opportunities.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a research statement, and a philosophy of teaching. In addition, arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to math@gmu.edu with your name in the subject line.

Posting Open Date: October 24, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  November 7, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes