Postdoctoral Associate – Virginia Tech: The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, psychologists, and engineers to investigate stress contagion dynamics in human crowds, utilizing varied data sources and methodologies.
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Dynamics of Stress Contagion in Human Crowds |
| Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field; background in statistical and mathematical modeling required. |
| Job Description | Responsibilities include running, analyzing, and modeling human evacuation experiments. Teaching two lower-division mathematics classes annually and contributing to academic publications are also required. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement online. |
| Last Date to Apply | For full consideration, apply by June 30, 2025. |
Eligibility/Qualifications
- Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (awarded no more than four years prior to appointment effective date)
- Minimum of one year eligibility remaining
- Experience with time series data analysis
- Solid background in coding
- Ability to effectively collaborate in a diverse interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiasm for leading human subjects experiments
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Research experience in mathematical applications to biological questions related to multi-agent or many-body systems
- Publication track record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals or conferences
- Previous experience leading graduate student research
- Proficiency in programming languages (Matlab, R, Python, C++, or Julia)
- Experience collecting data from human subjects
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Associate will engage in interdisciplinary research to explore stress contagion during human crowd interactions. Responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing motion capture, psychophysiological, and survey data, as well as modeling stress dynamics through agent-based and data-driven approaches. The position entails teaching responsibilities of two lower-division mathematics courses annually and contributing to grant reporting and academic publications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), a research statement, and a teaching statement as part of the online application process.
Last Date to Apply
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025.
For more information, please visit Virginia Tech Mathematics Department.
Join Virginia Tech’s mission to push the boundaries of knowledge and make significant contributions to the understanding of human behavior in crowds!
