Postdoctoral Research Associate Applied Mathematics

What We Are Looking For

The Baylor Mathematics Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on an NSF-funded project focused on the Irksome project ( a high-level Firedrake-based software package for time-stepping finite element discretizations of partial differential equations. The postdoctoral researcher will work with the principal investigator Dr Robert Kirby and a team of students seeking to develop new features within Irksome.

A Ph.D. in applied mathematics computer/computational science or a related discipline and knowledge of finite element methods and scientific computing is required. Prior experience with high-level finite element packages such as FEniCS or Firedrake will be especially helpful.

This assignment is for one year with the possibility of renewal.

For this position you will need to apply both to the position on the Baylor Job Board and to the linked job opening listed on which can be found at this link:

A complete application will include the following:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for 3 references

Please see for additional required materials.

What You Will Do

• Develop features within Irksome
• Develop and optimize advanced solvers
• Apply Irksome to challenging problems.
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports manuscripts and presentations
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Analyze data and prepare reports; develop recommendations based on results
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

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