The Department of Mathematics & Statistics within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position -- a Simons Empire Faculty Fellow-- at the rank of Assistant Professor in algebraic methods with potential applications to quantum computing or a related field. We are seeking a scholar with expertise in fundamental mathematics areas whose work bridges real-world applications related to quantum or neuromorphic computing which involve, for example, post-quantum cryptography, quantum information theory, or quantum complexity theory.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics includes 27 faculty members engaged in broad research areas spanning algebra, analysis, toplogy, probability, statistics, and data science. The candidate will pursue excellence in research, teaching, and service at a Carnegie R1 institution that serves a broad community and mentors the next generation of scholars. The candidate will enhance collaboration within the Department and across various University centers to promote multidisciplinary research, including the AI Plus Institute. The candidate will also contribute to robust undergraduate and graduate programs in their discipline and will perform community outreach and service to the University, College, and Department.

Primary Responsibilities:

Research: Scholarship and the creation of new knowledge through scholarly or creative activities. Conducting innovative research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, including presenting research at professional meetings and conferences and securing external funding to support programmatic research. 
 
Teaching: Educating students, mentoring them, and fostering their intellectual development, which includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and course preparation and development. 
 
Service: Contributing to the governance and functioning of the university, college, and department including participating in admissions, advising, and mentoring graduate students and chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair

Job Requirements:

Successful applicants for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position in algebraic methods with potential applications to quantum computing or a related field must demonstrate a strong foundation in areas of algebra that include category theory, computational algebraic geometry, number theory, or algebraic statistics. The candidate will demonstrate their expertise through the contribution of impactful and foundational research in mathematics with potential applications related to quantum or neuromorphic computing which involve, for example, post-quantum cryptography, quantum information theory, or quantum complexity theory. Successful candidates will build an active research program that bridges innovation in pure mathematics with real-world applications.

The position should be capable of complementing and extending current department strengths in data science, artificial intelligence, representation theory, commutive algebra, algebraic geometry, number theory, and complexity theory. A successful new hire should be capable of forming collaborations with university-wide initiatives such as the AI Plus Institute and developing novel research directions with colleagues in Physics and Nanoscale Science and Engineering in areas relevant to their discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in mathematics from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 15, 2026.
• A record of research and scholarly activity in algebra with potential applications to quantum computing or a related field, as specified in the position description, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, preprint manuscripts, books, or conference proceedings.
• The ability and a plan to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in applying algebraic methods to the development of quantum computing or a related field.
• Two years of postdoctoral experience in mathematics.
• A record of innovation in algebraic methods, which should include impactful, peer-reviewed publications or conference proceedings.
• Evidence of potential for securing extramural funding for research and creative activities.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the collegiate level.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

Working Environment:

• Typical office and classroom environments

Professional Rank and Salary Range: A5, Assistant Professor 10 Months, Salary commensurate with experience.

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