Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Opening

Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research (CMOR) at Rice University

https://cmor.rice.edu/

The Department of Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research (CMOR) at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position with a start date of July 1, 2025. The candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computational applied mathematics and operations research.

• Conduct high-quality research in operations research and related fields. Related fields include the following: analysis of online algorithms, approximation algorithms, and competitive analysis via mathematical programming; sequential resource allocation models in cloud computing and energy; and the intersection of stochastic control, Markov decision processes, and discrete optimization.

• Publish high-quality papers in top journals in the related field and present research results at national and international conferences.

• Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, to include guiding and supervising their research.

• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community.

• Travel domestically or internationally to present research results up to 10% of time.

We seek the greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

About the George R. Brown School of Engineering

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment.

About Rice University

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of over 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (Niche, US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Operations Research, Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization (ACO), Computational Applied Mathematics or related quantitative discipline by November 1 of the year employment commences and have two (2) years of experience as a graduate assistant or research assistant in mathematics or computing.

Special Skills Required: Must have experience with Algorithms, MATLAB; NetworkX; Numpy; identifying and resolving optimization problems arising in cloud computing.

Each application must include (1) an application letter, (2) a current curriculum vitae with a publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) a diversity statement. To apply, please do so through Interfolio.

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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