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Postdoctoral Fellow - Differential Equations and Applications

Department: Mathematics
Position supervisor: Dr. Kunquan Lan
Contract length: 1 year
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Position type: Postdoctoral Fellow term
Rate of pay: $35,000 per annum plus benefits

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The opportunity

The joint program between the Department of Mathematics at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (LIAM) at York University seeks highly motivated candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to work on research in the areas of systems of differential equations (ordinary differential equations, fractional differential equations, elliptic partial differential equations) and applications to population dynamics and transmission diseases.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on differential equations and their applications to epidemiology, work with LIAM, and will be expected to teach courses depending on availability.

This is expected to primarily work on campus at Toronto Metropolitan University.

The position is for a period of one year, with the potential for extension considered on a yearly basis thereafter. Benefits will be offered alongside the one-year contract.

The successful candidate will:

  • Document results of the studies in comprehensive reports and present them at meetings and conferences and preparation of manuscripts for publication. 
  • Work closely with Professor Lan’s team and LIAM to accomplish project goals.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in mathematics with knowledge of differential equations, elliptic and/or parabolic partial differential equations, fixed point theories, and mathematical biology. 
  • Possess strong team skills in a collaborative and transparent working environment.
  • Respect, understand, and value individual differences that embody the principles of diversity. 
  • Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations

How to apply

Please email your application to Professor Kunquan Lan at klan@torontomu.ca. In the subject line please indicate: “Postdoctoral Fellow Application” and upload the following as one PDF document 

  • Cover letter outlining how exactly you meet the above qualification requirements
  • Research Statement 
  • Curriculum Vitae including the list of publications 
  • Three Reference Letters. At least one of these letters should report on the candidate's teaching abilities.

The screening process will start on February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will take place virtually online or in person.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.